Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Bake
By Danielle S. from Garfield Elementary, Washington DC.
Description
A hearty casserole dish with white meat chicken, fresh broccoli, and whole grain brown rice. Tossed with savory spices and baked with low-fat mozzarella cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1.5 cups
| Calories | 322 |
| From Fat | 34.18% |
| From Saturated Fat | 9.63% |
| From Sugar | 0% |
| Sodium | 298mg |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | 6 servings | 50 servings |
|---|---|---|
| chicken, diced | oz/6 | oz/50 |
| broccoli, raw | cups/1.5 | cups/12.5 |
| long grain brown rice | oz/8.25 | lbs/4.25 |
| onions, raw | cups/1.5 | cups/12.5 |
| cumin, ground | tsp/2 | Tbsp/5 |
| black pepper | tsp/1 | Tbsp/1.5 |
| chili powder | tsp/1.5 | Tbsp/2 |
| part-skim mozzarella cheese | cup/1 | cups/9 |
| chicken broth | cup/1 | cups/4.5 |
| water | cups/1.5 | cups/12.5 |
| salt | tsp/0.5 | tsp/2 |
| canola oil | Tbsp/2 | cup/1 |
Preparation
Boil water plus half the chicken broth in a large pot. Add brown rice. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Heat canola oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add diced onions, chopped broccoli, and spices until vegetables are tender (about 5 minutes).
Combine vegetables, chicken, brown rice, remainaing chicken broth, and 2/3 cup (or 6 cups) of the cheese in a 4-inch hotel pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup (or 3 cups) of cheese on top and bake at 400F for 15 minutes. Serve hot.
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