Broccoli Rice Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets
• 1 (11 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder (optional)
• black pepper (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 1) in a medium pot over medium heat, saute the diced onion and olive oil until the onion is soft and translucent.
• 2 2) add the rice and continue to stir for 2-3 minutes, or until the rice also looks a bit translucent.
• 3 3) add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. reduce the heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes with a lid covering the pot.
• 4 4) while the rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• 5 5) thaw the broccoli in the microwave until it is just slightly tender (it will cook further in the casserole).
• 6 6) when the broccoli is thawed, drain any water, then add it to the rice mixture.
• 7 7) mix in 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, then transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. top the mixture with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.
• 8 8) bake for 30 minutes, then serve.