Ingredients for Scratch Chicken Rice And Broccoli Casserole
- Whole Chicken
- White Rice
- Mild Cheddar Cheese
- Fresh Carrots
- Celery Ribs
- Fresh Broccoli
- Yellow Onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Sweet Creamy Butter
- Salt And Pepper
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How to Make Scratch Chicken Rice And Broccoli Casserole
- Submerge 1 (3-4 pound) whole, cleaned chicken in a large pot with enough water to cover halfway.
- Add 1 tablespoon sea salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from pot and set aside on a large cutting board. Reserve the chicken broth.
- Let the chicken cool completely until you can handle it with clean hands.
- Once cooled, shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cool the chicken broth until a thin film forms on the surface.
- Carefully skim off the fat from the top of the broth.
- Add 1 cup of uncooked long-grain rice to the broth.
- Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-8 minutes, or until the rice is partially cooked (it will not be fully cooked at this stage).
- Do not drain the broth.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large casserole dish, combine 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped celery, and 1 medium chopped onion. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
- Add the shredded chicken to the vegetables and dot with 4 tablespoons of butter (adjust to your liking).
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the hot rice and broth mixture until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the colors blend.
- Evenly distribute 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese) over the top.
- Cover the casserole dish with foil.
- Bake for 1 hour, covered.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
113g
Carbs
19g
