Recipe: Parmesan Chicken and Rice Bake with Broccoli and Ham

PARMESAN CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp dried Italian seasonings
Oil (for frying)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp garlic salt (or 1 clove of garlic, minced)
2 1/4 cups milk
1 tbsp cornstarch or flour
1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups frozen chopped broccoli (or fresh, cooked)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped or diced cooked ham
2 tbsp chopped almonds optional

Cook rice according to package directions.

Saute chicken with Italian seasonings in hot oil 8 to 10 minutes or until done, turning once. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Saute onions in skillet, adding more oil if needed.

Stir together the milk and cornstarch or flour until mixed. Add to the onions in the skillet and cook over medium heat till slightly thick and bubbly. Reduce heat add cream cheese; stir till nearly smooth.

Remove sauce from heat stir in broccoli, cheese and ham.

Spread rice in a baking dish. Arrange cooked chicken on the rice; season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with nuts, if using.

Cover and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes or till hot

From: Donna/TN - 01-04-98