"Bake this easy casserole recipe the same day. Or make it ahead and freeze it up to one month. To bake the frozen version, thaw it overnight (or 8 hours) in the fridge, then bake it following the Make-Ahead Tip...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup parboiled (converted) rice
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1/2 cup sliced green onion
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6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds)
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 1/4 cups milk
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1 3 ounce package cream cheese, cut up
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1 1/2 cups loose-pack frozen cut broccoli
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/3 cup diced fully cooked ham
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2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds