Chicken & Broccoli Bake

30 minutes

I wanted to prepare a quick and easy weekday meal that would be both kid-friendly & filling...and I came up with a "Chicken & Broccoli Bake"!

It's quick and easy to make!  30 minute prep time, 30 minute bake time (estimated lol)

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts

1-2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1 box "Rice-A-Roni" Broccili Au Gratin

1 box "Rice-A-Roni" Long Grain Wild Rice

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 12oz package frozen broccoli

*This recipe can be altered to fit your families needs!  I kinda doubled it to feed my family (1 husband & 5 kids lol)...next time I may quadruple it to allow for leftovers!*

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Start by preparing each box of rice per the cooking instructions on the package.

Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and cook in a skillet using olive oil (1-2 tbs.), and seasoning of your choice.  {I used Nature's Season, black pepper, garlic powder, & onion powder}

Once the chicken is done cooking - no visible pink - add the broccoli to the skillet and mix completely.  Now add the cream of chicken soup.

By this time both rice flavors should be complete.  Transfer the chicken mixture to a baking dish, followed by each of the rice flavors.  Mix everything completely, adding 3/4 of the cheese...saving 1/4 to melt on the top.

Cover with foil, and bake for approx. 30 minutes.  {Baking allows for everything to heat throughout.}  After 25 mins., remove from oven, cover with remaining cheese, and place back in the oven for the last 5 mins., uncovered, to melt cheese.

Allow the dish to cool for a couple of minutes...HOT cheese!

ENJOY!!