Meal: Chicken Divan Casserole

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 90 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked rice

1 cup coarsely shredded carrots

4 chicken breasts

4 tbsp butter

6 tbsp flour

1/2 tsp salt

black pepper

2 cup chicken broth

1 cup milk

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

1 lb frozen broccoli florets

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 f.

2. Lightly grease a 12x8 baking dish.

3. Prepare rice according to package directions.

4. Stir in carrots; spoon mixture into baking dish.

5. Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.

6. Brown chicken breasts about 2 minutes each side; arrange over rice.

7. Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.

8. Whisk in flour, salt, and pepper to taste; cook and stir 1 minute.

9. Gradually whisk in broth and milk; bring to boil.

10. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.

11. Stir in wine; bring back to simmer.

12. Remove from heat and stir in 2/3 cup cheese.

13. Arrange broccoli around chicken.

14. Pour sauce over top of broccoli, chicken, and rice; top with remaining 1/3 cup cheese.

15. Cover with foil; bake 40 minutes.

16. Remove foil; bake 10-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.