CHICKEN, RICE AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.1/5)

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Chicken, Rice and Zucchini Casserole Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by Katecooks

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
1 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breast half, skinned
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1 (8-ounce) zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 (8-ounce) yellow squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Lightly coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion to pan; sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon pepper; add chicken, meaty side down, to pan. Cook 6 minutes or until browned; turn chicken over. Add broth to pan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pan, reserving broth in pan. Let chicken stand 10 minutes. Remove chicken from bones; shred. Discard bones. Place chicken in a large bowl. 3. Bring broth to a boil; cook, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 10 minutes). Add broth mixture to chicken. Melt butter in pan over medium-high heat. Add squash to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add squash mixture, rice, and minced rosemary to the chicken mixture, and toss gently to combine. 4. Place flour in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat; let stand 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup cheese; stir with a whisk until smooth. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, milk mixture, and salt to chicken mixture; stir to combine. Spoon chicken mixture into a broiler-safe 8-inch ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over rice mixture; bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove casserole from oven. 5. Preheat broiler. 6. Broil casserole 5 minutes or until golden.

Fardin FF
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kaaho Hussein
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Nastasia Williams
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's warm and cheesy and just makes me feel good.


Dipa Rajbanshi
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Devendra Ayadi
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Hawa Hawa
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's warm and cheesy and just makes me feel good.


Dipak Luitel
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I love that this casserole is so easy to make. I can throw it together in just a few minutes and it's always a hit with my family.


Hafej Mohammed Eunus
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have a few cups of rice left over after I make a big batch of rice, and this is a great way to use it up.


Mwesigwa Abel
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Shrouk Mohamed
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and they don't even realize they're eating zucchini.


Bishalarathi Gautam
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I loved it in this casserole. It added a nice texture and flavor.


Vinaykumar Shirur
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken left over after I cook a whole chicken, and this is a great way to use it up.


Mr Comedy
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I love that this casserole is so versatile. I've made it with different types of rice, vegetables, and even different types of meat. It always turns out delicious.


Eric Blade
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used frozen chicken and zucchini and it still turned out great.


Roman H Sarkar
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Meloo2k
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the rice was fluffy, and the zucchini added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.