BEST EVER CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
2
T. butter
½
large Vidalia onion
1
clove of garlic
Salt
and pepper to taste
½
t. chili powder
½
t. cayenne pepper
2
T. flour
2
cups chicken stock
1
cup milk
1
¼ cup converted rice, not instant
1
Rotisserie chicken
1
package of Green Giant Steamers Mixed Vegetables
(Estelle’s
used Black Beans, Carrots, Edamame and Snap Peas)
2
cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2/3
cup Italian Bread Crumbs
2/3
cup Parmesan Cheese
Melt butter in a medium saucepan oven over medium heat and cook
onions and garlic until slightly transparent. Add salt, pepper, chili powder
and cayenne pepper. Stir gently Add flour and mix well.
Whisk milk and stock into vegetable flour mixture. Turn heat to
medium high and continue to whisk as mixture comes to a simmer. Taste and
adjust seasoning. Add rice to sauce and lower heat to medium low and cook for
about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Layer pieces of rotisserie chicken in a baking dish. Layer one
package of frozen steamer vegetables over the chicken. Pour rice mixture over
all. Then top with cheddar cheese, Italian bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 45-60 minutes.
Yummmmmm....
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Hi Tessa! Thank you ever so much for stopping by today and for leaving a comment! I always appreciate each and every reader who takes time to read a post and just say hi! Have a lovely week!
DeleteYour new header is so lovely. I think that recipe is a keeper. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb! I love to hear from you! Yes, this recipe is very, very good! Hope you try it and enjoy! Wishing you a lovely November....let's treasure every minute! Hugs!
DeleteThat looks like something my daughter would love to make for her family. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
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DeleteThis does sound good!
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