Easy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Easy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

from healthyfitnessmeals.com
40 min

This Healthy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole recipe is made with brown rice, tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a flavorful sauce. It's super easy to make, gluten-free, and full of veggies.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized cubes)
  • 2 cups brown rice (cooked)
  • 6 cups fresh broccoli (cut into small florets)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded and divided)
  • 2 tablespoons curly parsley (freshly chopped to garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Season the chicken with some salt and pepper and drizzle over with 1 tablespoon of oil. Mix well to coat, then place it in a 2 qt casserole dish; arrange in a single layer to ensure even cooking.

  3. 3

    Bake into the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    While the chicken is cooking prepare sauce. In a skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add onion and sauté until translucent.