"Fabulous comfort food that's filled with chicken, broccoli, rice and other veggies in a rich, thick, creamy, cheesy sauce. This recipe is also great to use up leftover turkey during the holidays. Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Bake is gluten free...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 boneless chicken breasts
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1 cup brown rice
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3 cups water
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8-oz. can mushrooms, drained
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2 ribs celery, diced
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1 onion, chopped
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½ tsp. minced garlic from a jar
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¼ cup (one-half stick) butter
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2 large crowns broccoli florets (about 4 cups broccoli florets)
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⅔ tsp. kosher salt
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⅓ tsp. pepper
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2 12-oz. cans evaporated milk
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3 tbsp. lemon juice
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4 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup Bob’s Red Mill all-purpose gluten free flour
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salt and pepper, as needed
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1 cup heavy whipping cream, as needed