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Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Bake

Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Bake

plate of Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Bake
Makes: 12 servings

A great recipe to use leftover chicken that has been properly handled. Combine with broccoli, cheese, onions, garlic, and brown rice to create a quick dinner!

Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 2 1/2 cups brown rice
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, reduced-sodium
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 cups chicken, cooked, shredded
  • 2 cups broccoli, chopped

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F. In large saucepan, bring water to boil. Add rice, onion, and garlic. Cook for about 30 minutes or until rice is soft.
  3. While rice is cooking combine milk, soup, salt, and pepper, mix well. When rice is done combine with milk mixture, chicken, and broccoli. Mix well.
  4. Grease 9x13 pan and pour mixture into pan. Bake in preheated oven for 18 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for another 6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

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Source:

Healthy Recipes
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 Cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 245
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 29 mg
Sodium 223 mg
Carbohydrates 38 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 101 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 378 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 245
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 29 mg
Carbohydrates 38 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Minerals
Calcium 101 mg
Potassium 378 mg
Sodium 223 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 67 mg
Phosphorus 267 mg
Selenium 18 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 27 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 17 mcg
Folate 27 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 40 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1 ounces
Vegetables 1/4 cups

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It didn't have much flavor and should definitely have more vegetables. I added 2 more cups of broccoli to my leftovers.
06/15/17
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