Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Casserole Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Casserole Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 (3 1/2-ounce) bags boil-in-bag brown rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 8 ounces presliced button mushrooms
- 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) bag microwave-in-bag fresh broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to high. Cook rice according to package directions; drain.
- While rice cooks, heat a large 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion, mushrooms, and chicken; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Sauté 6 minutes or until chicken and onion are done.
- Cook broccoli in microwave according to package directions for 3 minutes. Open package to release steam.
- Combine milk and flour, stirring with a whisk or fork until smooth.
- Stir milk mixture into chicken mixture in skillet.
- Cook 2 minutes or until bubbly and thick, stirring frequently.
- Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, rice, and broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Broil 1 minute or until cheese melts and just begins to brown.
- Riff: Try ground beef in place of the chicken.
- Riff: Not a fan of broccoli? Try cauliflower, spinach, green peas, carrots, or green beans instead.
- Riff: In place of rice, use 3 cups cooked quinoa (1 cup uncooked).
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Brown Rice.
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Yes, this Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Casserole Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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