Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Casserole - No Canned Soups!

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups rice
• 3 cups water
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 head broccoli, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 boil water, adding bouillon cubes.
• 2 add rice and broccoli and cook covered on low heat for 12-15 minutes.
• 3 while rice is cooking, heat butter over medium heat in medium pan. add onions and cook until softened and just starting to carmelize, about 8 minutes.
• 4 add garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes.
• 5 turn off heat, add thyme, chicken, mayonnaise and milk, stirring to combine.
• 6 once rice mixture is ready, remove from heat and dump in 9x11" glass pyrex pan.
• 7 add chicken and sauce mixture, 1 1/2 cups of cheese and mix well.
• 8 add salt and pepper to taste.
• 9 sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
• 10 cook at 350 degrees approx 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.