Casseroles

Cheesy Chicken & Brown Rice Casserole

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This Cheesy Chicken & Brown Rice Casserole is the perfect week night dish. Veggies, brown rice, chicken and a creamy sauce all topped with melty cheese. And the best part? No cream of anything or canned ingredients!

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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion finely diced
3 stalks of celery finely diced
2 cups frozen peas & carrots mix
2 cloves of garlic minced
2 cups of shredded cooked chicken
3 cups of cooked brown rice (we used our store brand steam in the bag)
For the sauce:
4 tablespoons of Country Crock
1/4 cup of flour
2 cups of low sodium chicken broth
3 cups total of shredded cheese (I used a three cheese blend)
salt and pepper to taste
1.) Heat oil in a large pan and saute the celery, peas, carrots, onion and garlic until soft, took about 10 minutes. 2.) Stir in chicken, rice and mix well. Pour into a lightly greased 9x13 pan or two...
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Nutritions

Calories
569

Sodium
1184mg
49% DV

Fat
26g
41% DV

Protein
25g
51% DV

Carbs
54g
18% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV

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