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Cheesy Chicken, Rice and Veggie Hot Dish

Our Cheesy Chicken, Rice, and Veggie Hot Dish is a comforting and filling dinner that will surely satisfy your craving for a warm, homemade meal. This recipe utilizes leftover chicken and pre-cooked rice along with a delightfully creamy homemade white sauce, vibrant bell peppers, frozen peas, and a ...
4
40 min
TOTAL TIME
590
CALORIES
$2.50
PER SERVING
Cheesy Chicken, Rice and Veggie Hot Dish
Directions
PREPARATION
15 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
WHITE SAUCE
2
In a medium saucepan, heat the unsalted butter over medium heat until melted.
3
Whisk in the all-purpose flour until a paste forms.
4
Gradually add the whole milk and chicken broth, continuously whisking to prevent lumps.
5
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Stir in the salt, ground black pepper, ground onion powder, ground garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
CASSEROLE
6
In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, thawed frozen peas, diced bell pepper, and the prepared white sauce.
7
Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
8
After the ingredients are well combined, transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inches casserole dish.
9
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
COOKING
10
Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, approximately 20 minutes.
Health Info
Macros
68g
CARBS
18g
FAT
37g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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