Saturday – Chicken & Rice Vegetable Bake Recipe

Heart-Healthy Chicken & Rice Vegetable Bake

This Chicken & Rice Vegetable Bake is an easy comfort food casserole that’s warm, filling, and great for a weekend supper. It’s also a good way to use leftover chicken.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup cooked chicken, diced or shredded
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tbsp flour
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil and stir in flour to make a paste.
3. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk and cook until slightly thickened.
4. In a bowl, combine cooked rice, chicken, and vegetables.
5. Pour sauce over mixture and stir well.
6. Pour into a small casserole dish (about 8×8 or 2-quart dish).
7. Bake 30–35 minutes until hot and bubbly.
8. Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving.

Serves about 3–4.

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