Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole

This recipe was passed to me by my sister.

• Ready In: 56 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  teaspoons butter
• 1  cup  chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into small pieces)
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  cream of chicken soup
• 1  cup  diced Velveeta cheese
• 2  cups  cooked  instant rice
• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen broccoli, cut, thawed, drained
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
•  vegetable oil cooking spray
• 2  cups  shredded cheese (your preference)

Directions

1. Melt butter over high heat, add chopped mushrooms.
2. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes.
3. Add onion and chicken pieces.
4. Reduce heat to medium high and cook until chicken is just cooked through.
5. Stir in garlic and cook for about a minute longer.
6. Add undiluted chicken soup and velveeta cheese, stir until cheese is melted.
7. Remove from heat and add cooked rice, thawed broccoli, sour cream, and pepper.
8. Spoon mixture together and spoon into casserole dish sprayed with cooking oil.
9. Spread shredded cheese over top and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
10. NOTE: Instant rice makes this a quick and easy recipe.
11. Instant rice can be made in the microwave in about 4 minutes while the chicken is cooking.
12. If you prefer other rice then make it ahead of time.