Chicken Broccoli Casserole

(with Coconut Milk) 

 

Serves x 6 People

Ingredients:

2 TB - Butter
2 - Cloves garlic minced
1 - Large onion diced
2 - Boneless skinless chicken breasts, or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken
2 TSP - Italian Seasoning

1 TSP - Sweet paprika

1/2 TSP - Thyme

1/4 TSP - Rosemary 

Salt/Pepper, to taste

1 TB - Olive oil

2 Cups - Fresh broccoli florets 

1 Can - Full fat coconut Milk (400 ml)

1/2 Cup - Plain yogurt 

2 1/2 Cups - Chicken broth
1 1/4 Cups - white long grain rice, uncooked

Topping:

 1 Cup - Shredded old or medium cheddar cheese   

 2 Cups - Shredded sweet potato

Instructions:

 
Note: This recipe is designed to allow you to prepare all of the casserole ingredients in one pot before transferring to a casserole dish for baking. Before you begin, refer to your rice package for the amount of water (or chicken broth) and cooking time. I use white long grain rice and the cooking time/liquid amount below works perfectly.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish.

 

 
Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted. 
 
Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside. 
Note: This step is not needed if using a cooked rotisserie chicken.
 
Add olive oil, diced onions and minced garlic then cook until the onions are translucent and starting to brown. 
 
Add the chicken broth, olive oil, spices and rice to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Cover tightly and cook for 6 minutes.
Add the broccoli and replace the cover. Cook for 9 more minutes. Refrain from stirring.
Turn off the heat and leave the cover on. Let the rice stand for 10 minutes, do not stir. Any rice on the bottom of the pot will release.
Add the cooked chicken, coconut milk and yogurt. Add to a lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish.
 
 
Topping: Mix the grated sweet potato and grated cheese together. Evenly distribute the mixture over the top of the casserole.

 

Bake at 350 Degrees for 45 minutes or until the cheese is browned and the casserole is bubbly.

ENJOY!

 

 

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