Mom's Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is my favorite broccoli rice casserole...maybe it's because it's so darn creamy and cheesy I don't even notice the broccoli! :) Enjoy! Ingredients:
10 ounces frozen chopped broccoli, microwaved about 6 minutes to thaw |
2 cups cooked rice |
2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided |
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup |
1 (5 ounce) can carnation evaporated milk |
1 onion, diced |
1/2 cup celery, diced |
1 (5 ounce) can premium chunk chicken (i sometimes use 2 or the large can when i'm treating this as a one-dish meal) |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
2 tablespoons butter |
Directions:
1. Saute onions and celery in butter until soft. Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Saute a minute or so to marry flavors.
2. In a large bowl, combine soups, milk, rice, broccoli, onion/chicken mixture. Fold in 2 cups cheese.
3. Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese (I sometimes use more - it's terrible, I know! ;).
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes uncovered.
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