chicken and rice casserole - Healthy Seasonal Recipes
"Chicken and Rice Casserole- a healthy from-scratch meal made without canned soup! Whole-grain and gluten-free (441 cal and 31 g protein!)..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups instant brown rice
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 large sweet onion, diced
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1 cup finely chopped carrots
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1 cup finely chopped celery
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1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon dry thyme
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½ teaspoon pepper
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4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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4 ounces cream cheese, whipped or regular cut into chunks
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1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
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3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
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2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
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Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
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