The inspiration for this dish came in desperation. We just came back from Community Clean-up and I was really very tired after spending all day out in the sun. We all have those occasions, when even an energizer bunny type girl like me wears out. It was 4:30, I still had not started dinner and family was starting to complain that they were "starved".
Casseroles are not a favorite of ours and I very rarely make them. We liked this one because its cheesy. What is not to love about Broccoli with Cheese? I am betting that leaving out the cheese and using a chicken bouillon or two would be equally as good. Mixing in some philly cooking creme would not be a bad idea either. The point is that its quick and easy and done in under 30 minutes. I am even layering in the frozen components in there still frozen.
Ok, are you ready? Lets get started.
2 Slices Bread, placed in processor until crumb
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt butter in small saucepan.
Add flour, milk, salt, and pepper.
Cook and stir until mixture thickens.
Add cheese and mix until combined.
Add mayo and mustard and mix well.
Layer cooked chicken inside a 9 x 13 greased casserole dish.
Layer brown rice.
Layer Broccoli.
Top with sauce.
Take freshly ground bread crumbs and top casserole.
Bake for 20 minutes.
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