Chicken, Broccoli and Three-Cheese Casserole  Ingredients:       2 cups  cooked white rice    6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided       3/4 teaspoon  salt, divided    1/2 teaspoon  dried fines herbs       3 egg whites    4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves       Cooking spray    1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded fontina cheese       4 cups  coarsely chopped broccoli florets (about 1 bunch)    1 cup finely chopped onion       1/4 cup  (1 ounce) reduced-fat shredded extrasharp cheddar cheese    3/4 cup  egg substitute       3/4 cup  1% low-fat milk    1/4 teaspoon black pepper       2 (1-ounce)  slices firm white bread

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400°. Combine the rice, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, fines herbs, and egg whites. Press mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle fontina evenly over rice mixture. Set aside. Cook broccoli in boiling water for 4 minutes or until tender; drain well. Add chicken to boiling water; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until done. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; cool slightly. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, and add chicken to bowl with broccoli. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli. Spoon broccoli mixture evenly over rice mixture. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Combine egg substitute, milk, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Pour egg mixture over broccoli mixture. Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 1/4 cups. Combine breadcrumbs and the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over broccoli. Bake at 400° for 23 minutes or until set.

Categories:  Baked Dishes, Casseroles, Cheese, Chicken, Dinner, Dutch Oven, Food Processor, Main Dishes, stove top

Estimated Serving:  6

Estimated preparation time:  40 min.

Language:  English

Shared by:  Jilly    2010/01/30