My Moms Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipes

MY MOM'S CHICKEN BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Start the broccoli and rice:.
• Cook broccoli and rice as per the package instructions.
• When broccoli is done, drain, let cool and dice.
• Mix chicken, broccoli, and rice in a greased 9 x 13 pan.
• For the sauce:.
• Heat half and half in microwave til bubbles appear around sides of bowl, but it does not boil. Set aside.
• Melt butter in small saucepan.
• Add flour and stir crazily til incorporated but not browned.
• Add half and half.
• Bring mixture to a boil, whisking continuously.
• Reduce heat, and gradually add cheese, whisking to incorporate, til melted.
• Add cream of mushroom soup gradually, whisking til incorporated.
• Pour sauce over the dry ingredients and combine well.
• Season to taste with salt.
• Cover casserole with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
• Uncover and let bake 15 minutes.
• Garnish with paprika.

MOM'S CHEESY BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Saute onions and celery in butter until soft. Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Saute a minute or so to marry flavors.
• In a large bowl, combine soups, milk, rice, broccoli, onion/chicken mixture. Fold in 2 cups cheese.
• Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese (I sometimes use more -- it's terrible, I know! ;).
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes uncovered.