Can you freeze this meal?

I’m sure you can, although I have never put this meal in the freezer. If you are going to freeze this meal, you cook the dish as instructed, allow it to cool completely at room temperature, cover it in plastic wrap, and place it in the freezer. Preheat the dish to 350 ℉ Degrees. But you may want to add a bit of water so the dish doesn’t completely come out dry.

What is a good side dish for this chicken broccoli casserole?

A perfect side dish for this meal is some good ole buttery biscuits or crescent rolls! You can make these ahead of time and warm them up in the microwave when you’re ready to serve your meal.

Can I use a different type of meat?

Yep! You can use chicken drumsticks or turkey breast tenderloin.

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Bake with Rice

Description

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Bake with Rice is a quick and easy dish that is a family favorite. This is a perfect comfort food dish!

Ingredients

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6 Chicken Thighs
2 c. brown rice or white rice
4 c. chicken broth
12 oz. broccoli cuts
4 c. sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 tsp. Garlic powder
1 tsp. Onion powder
2 tsp. Seasoned salt
1 tsp. Black pepper
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 c. sour cream
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. dried parsley

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Instructions

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
In the baking dish, add the uncooked rice, broccoli cuts, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Also, add about 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix together.
Place the chicken thighs on top of the ingredients. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper liberally. In a small bowl, add the mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, smoked paprika, dried parsely, and dijon mustard and stir until combined. Brush the mixture on top of the chicken thighs. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheddar cheese.
Pour the chicken stock in the baking dish along the side of the dish. Cover in aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove aluminum foil from the casserole dish and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Allow to cool and serve.

Notes

Instead of using the mayo, sour cream, and dijon mixture, you can use cream of chicken soup.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Category: Main Dishes
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American