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Ina Garten’s Chicken Casserole

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A comforting chicken casserole layered with rice, fresh vegetables, and creamy cheese, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups brown Minute Rice
  • 5 cups chopped broccoli florets
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 medium carrots, finely diced
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 ounce shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and spray a large ceramic casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Layer the bottom of the dish with 1 1/2 cups of brown Minute Rice.
  3. Add the chopped broccoli, diced onion, diced carrots, and frozen peas over the rice.
  4. In a saucepan, warm together 2 cups of chicken broth and 1 1/2 cups of 2% milk over medium heat.
  5. Stir in 6 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Pour the cheese sauce over the layered vegetables and rice in the casserole dish.
  7. Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces and distribute it evenly on top.
  8. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, then sprinkle the remaining 2 ounces of cheddar and parmesan cheese on top.
  9. Return to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Notes

Try adding dried herbs like thyme or oregano for extra flavor.

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