Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

By swwbsw1002

Calories 286
Protein(gm)35
Carbohydrate(gm)9
Fat, total(gm)11
Cholesterol(mg)96
Saturated fat(gm)6
Dietary Fiber, total(gm)2
Sodium(mg)633

Ingredients

• 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli
• 1 medium-size onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons crushed cheddar cheese crackers (such as Cheez-Its) (optional)
• 3 cups cooked white or brown rice (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Toss together 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and the cornstarch; set aside.

2. Place chicken, broccoli, onion, broth, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and the cheddar cornstarch mixture into slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 4 hours.

3. Remove lid and stir remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper into slow cooker. Sprinkle crushed crackers over top and serve immediately with rice, if desired.