Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1.5 cups water.
02 - 1.5 cups uncooked instant rice.
03 - 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and cubed.
04 - 1 head broccoli, cut into florets.
05 - 2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed cream of broccoli soup.
06 - 1 cup milk.
07 - 1 tablespoon Italian-seasoned bread crumbs.
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper.
10 - 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Boil water in saucepan.
03 - Add rice, stir well.
04 - Cover, remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes.
05 - Fluff rice with fork.
06 - Transfer rice to casserole dish.
07 - Add chicken and broccoli, mix.
08 - Combine soup, milk, breadcrumbs, seasonings. Pour over rice mixture.
09 - Stir in half the cheese.
10 - Top with remaining cheese.
11 - Bake uncovered 30 minutes.
12 - Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Great make-ahead dish.
02 - Can use frozen broccoli if well-drained.
03 - Different cream soups can be substituted.