Step 1

First, preheat oven to 375ºF and spray a large ceramic casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Next, place minute brown rice, broccoli florets, yellow onion, carrots, and green peas on the bottom of the casserole dish.

Step 3

Prepare cheese sauce by placing broth and milk into a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat.

Step 4

Once simmering, turn down low/medium and add in 6 oz. shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Continuously stir until the cheese melts and your cheese sauce has formed.

Step 5

Immediately pour over rice and veggies and mix.

Step 6

Next, slice chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and add that to the casserole dish and mix making sure everything is fully coated in cheese sauce.

Step 7

Bake at 375ºF, for 40 minutes. Then, add 2 oz. shredded cheddar cheese and 1 oz. shredded parmesan cheese to the top of the casserole dish and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, uncovered.

Step 8

Let casserole rest on the stovetop for 15-20 minutes before serving to further thicken.