Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Honey-Glazed Carrots and Steamed Rice
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Wine Recommendation

Woodbridge Chardonnay

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (15-oz) can chicken broth
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add chicken and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is done. Add flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth and milk.
  2. Add broccoli, and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1½ cups cheese, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with cereal and ½ cup cheese.
  4. Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly; serve over rice.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 8 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss together carrots and all remaining ingredients on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Spread in a single layer.
  3. Bake 20 minutes or until browned and tender.

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