Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole {Freezer Meal}

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5 from 3 votes

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole {Freezer Meal}

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is perfect for a healthy and easy dinners. It’s delicious!

Prep Time10

Cook Time48

Total Time58

Servings:

Calories: 436kcal

Author: Karrie

Ingredients

1/2 cup angel hair pasta broken into small pieces
2 cups long grain white rice
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian dressing mix store bought, or homemade (see our recipe)
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper optional
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 Tablespoons butter
1 pound chicken breast cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli pieces (fresh can be used just blanch and chop)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a large oven-safe pot or skillet, over med-hi heat, add olive oil, and saute chicken until browned and cooked through, remove from pan, set aside.
In same pan, over med-hi heat, melt 4 Tbsp. of butter, add angel hair pieces. Stir frequently, cook for about 3 minutes, or until all the pasta is golden brown. Add rice and seasonings, mix well.
Add water and stock, bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. (if after twenty minutes there is still some unabsorbed water, that is okay, it will absorb during baking.)
Remove lid and quickly stir in cooked chicken pieces, and both cheeses and broccoli, reserving 2 Tbsp of the cheese for a topping after baking, if desired.
Cover with lid, and bake at 350 degrees for 20 more minutes.
Remove from oven, remove lid, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and serve.

Notes

Note: You may substitute any vegetable you like, peas are also very tasty in this recipe.

Freezer Instructions: You will need 1 Gallon Freezer Bag, 2 Quart Freezer Bags, 1 Snack Size Bag, and Plastic Wrap.
In the 1 gallon bag, add rice, italian dressing mix, paprika, salt, and pepper. Wrap 4 Tbsp. butter in plastic wrap and place in bag (if desired). In a snack size bag seal your broken angel hair pasta, place inside gallon bag. In 1 of the quart freezer bags put cubed chicken pieces, seal well, place inside gallon bag. In the other 1 quart freezer bag put cheeses and broccoli. Seal well, place inside gallon bag. Label and seal your gallon bag. Freeze.
To Thaw:
Place in fridge over night. (You can remove the chicken and cheese bags and put them in the fridge to thaw, and leave your rice on the counter, to save space.)

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