Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Serves: 6

Items Needed:

Baking dish, fork, knife, cutting board.

Ingredients

• 1 pound of chicken
• 1 1/4 cup low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 3/4 cups minute brown rice
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups chopped broccoli (fresh or frozen)
• 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
• 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 can of heart forward cream of chicken
• 1 small, fresh stack of Ritz crackers or a similar variety
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375F degrees. Place chicken in baking dish, pour over the stock and cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken pulls apart. 
2. When the chicken is tender and shreds easily, remove and shred or shred it directly in the pan. Add the cream of chicken, broccoli, rice, 1 tablespoon of Parmesan, and spices to the baking dish and mix everything until evenly combined. Re-cover with aluminum foil and place back in the oven for 25 minutes.
3. While everything is baking, smash up the crackers, the remaining 1 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese, and oil. Mix everything until the oil is worked throughout the crackers.
4. Remove casserole and check rice for doneness. If rice is cooked through, top with the cracker mixture and place back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes until the crackers are golden. 
5. Allow to cool for 5 minutes once removed and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (per 1 serving)