Breeze Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
25 mins

Additional Time:
5 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 ¼cupsAlmond Breeze Unsweetened Original almondmilk
  • 1cuplow-sodium chicken broth
  • 1cuplong-grain white rice
  • 1teaspoondried thyme
  • 1teaspoongarlic salt
  • 1poundboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1cupchopped onion
  • 2cupschopped fresh broccoli
  • 1 ½cupsshredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • freshly ground pepper to taste

  • Directions

    Bring butter, 3/4 cup Almond Breeze almondmilk, broth, rice, and seasonings to a simmer in a large saucepan. Top with chicken and onion. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.

    Remove from heat and quickly add broccoli to pot. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

    Stir in remaining Almond Breeze almondmilk, then gently stir in cheese. Cook over low heat just until cheese is melted, being careful not to overcook. Season with pepper.



    Cook's Notes:

    Feel free to use buttery spread in place of the butter and chicken stock instead of broth.

    Save time by using thawed, frozen chopped broccoli.

    Instant Pot(R) Method: Coat the bottom of the pot with butter. Place Breeze, stock or broth, seasonings, and rice in the pot, making sure the rice is completely covered with liquid. Top with chicken and onion. Lock lid and select Pressure Cook; set to 5 minutes. When cooking is done, let stand for 5 minutes then carefully open vent. Stir in broccoli; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Add cheese, stirring just until melted.

    Slow Cooker Method: Coat the bottom of a slow cooker with butter. Place 3/4 cup Breeze, 3/4 cup stock or broth, seasonings, and rice in the cooker, making sure the rice is completely covered with liquid. Top with chicken and onion. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours. When cooking is done, stir in broccoli; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Add cheese, stirring just until melted.

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