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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice

An easy, wholesome recipe made without gluten or yeast ingredients—created for real families and real grocery budgets.

TIME35 minESTIMATED COST$2.24 per servingDIETGluten free + yeast free
🥦$2.24ESTIMATED PER SERVING

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 4 cups frozen broccoli
  • 1 1/2 cups milk or unsweetened dairy-free milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheese or dairy-free shreds
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch labeled gluten free
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste

LET'S COOK

Directions

  1. 1Use chicken that was cooked to 165°F
  2. 2Steam the broccoli until tender
  3. 3Whisk the milk, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large skillet
  4. 4Cook over medium heat 4–5 minutes, whisking, until thickened
  5. 5Stir in the chicken, rice, and broccoli
  6. 6Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until the center reaches 165°F
  7. 7Stir in the cheese until melted and divide among four bowls
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