Chicken and Rice Casserole

Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (18)

  • 3 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast* (about 3 medium breasts)
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice or wild and brown rice blend
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 cloves
  • 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
  • 1 (14-ounce) can reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup nonfat milk or milk of choice
  • 16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 cup 2% Greek yogurt or full-fat do not use fat free as it is prone to curdling
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Chopped fresh parsley or thyme for serving

Directions

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