Using a combination of vegetables, starch, and chicken or meat, vary this recipe according to what’s in your refrigerator. I call for half-and-half and milk because that’s what I have in my refrigerator. You can use whatever combination works for you.
Chicken, Cheddar, and Broccoli Casserole
Using a combination of vegetables, starch, and chicken or meat, vary this recipe according to what’s in your refrigerator. I call for half-and-half and milk because that’s what I have in my refrigerator. You can use whatever combination works for you.
Ingredients
- 1 package 10 ounces frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup cooked couscous or another cup of rice if that’s what you have
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast meat
- 2 tablespoons minced scallions
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2/3 cup half-and-half
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 drops hot red pepper sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Stir together the broccoli, rice, couscous, chicken, and scallions in a bowl.
- Spread onto a shallow casserole dish or deep 10-inch pie plate.
- Melt the butter in a small pan.
- Stir in the flour and cook over medium heat to form a paste.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Gradually pour in the half-and-half, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and thick.
- Stir in the milk.
- Add the cheese stirring constantly, until the cheese melts and the sauce is thick.
- Add the hot red pepper sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the broccoli mixture.
- Place the dish in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the food is hot.