Creamy and Cheesy Chicken and Rice

The ULTIMATE comfort food recipe. Wholesome brown rice, cooked chicken, and lots of cheese all swimming in a decadent, yet healthier sauce. This chicken and rice casserole is one recipe that everyone loves.

THE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 4 Tbs butter
• 2 Tbs fresh minced garlic
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
• 4 cups steamed brown rice 4 cups AFTER cooking This is 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1/4 cup all purpose unbleached flour
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup white wine or additional chicken stock
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Top with 1 1/2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese optional
• 1 Tbs fresh chopped thyme optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 2 quart or 9x13 baking sheet. 
2. Melt butter into a medium saucepan over medium high heat. 
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. 
4. Whisk in flour, chopped thyme, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute to cook off raw flour taste.
5. Slowly pour in wine and chicken broth whisking continuously. Whisk until thick and nearly boiling.
6. Stir in cheese until melted then stir in cooked rice and chicken. 
7. Transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with additional cheddar cheese, if desired, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted through. 

Source: amindfullmom.com

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