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Roast Chicken and Broccoli Casserole + Roasted Garlic Gruyere Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 bulb garlic
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups wild rice blend cooked to package directions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 8 ounces grated gruyere cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450F. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle of salt, and the rosemary. Arrange the broccoli and garlic bulb (keep the cloves together) on a separate baking sheet with olive oil and salt. Roast the broccoli, chicken, and garlic for 20 minutes, switching the pans once, until everything is cooked through and slightly browned.
  • When the chicken has cooled enough to handle, shred it into large pieces.
  • When the garlic has cooled enough to handle, make the cheese sauce. Add the butter and flour to a skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk the butter into the flour to create a roux. When the flour sizzles, slowly pour in the stock, whisking as you go, to create a smooth sauce. Add the cream, Worcestershire sauce, and ⅔ of the cheese. Squish the roasted garlic into the sauce. Stir the sauce until the cheese has melted (there may be a few lumps from the garlic, but that's ok!), and taste: add salt and pepper if you'd like.
  • Arrange the rice in one layer at the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Top with the broccoli, then the shredded chicken. Pour the roasted garlic sauce over the dish, and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake the dish for 20 minutes at 450F until the cheese is browned and bubbly.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 6g
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