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Chicken and Broccoli Bake

Chicken and Broccoli Bake

74 Ratings
74 Ratings
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dish of Chicken and Broccoli Bake
Makes: 8 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Use fresh-cooked chicken or leftovers that have been properly handled to save time in this baked casserole.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons margarine (or butter)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, optional
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli, thawed
  • 3 cups boneless chicken, cooked

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook rice according to package directions.
  3. Melt margarine in large sauce pan. Add flour to melted margarine and stir. This will be lumpy.
  4. Slowly add chicken broth to margarine/flour mixture. Stir to remove lumps and thicken.
  5. Add cheese and stir.
  6. Add rice, broccoli, and chicken. Stir.
  7. Put in a casserole pan and bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Notes

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Source:

Supermarket Smarts: The 5 A Day Way
Produce for Better Health and Connecticut Departments of Public Health and Social Services

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 226
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 49 mg
Sodium 295 mg
Carbohydrates 24 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 26 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 316 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 226
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 2 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 3 mg
Cholesterol 49 mg
Carbohydrates 24 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Minerals
Calcium 26 mg
Potassium 316 mg
Sodium 295 mg
Copper 118 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 29 mg
Phosphorus 184 mg
Selenium 23 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 49 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.6 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 31 mcg
Folate 93 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 7 mg
Choline 48 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

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

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