Light Cheesy Chicken, Sausage & Rice Casserole
Light Cheesy Chicken, Sausage & Rice Casserole is a creamy chicken and rice hotdish filled with vegetables and sharp white cheddar for a healthy and filling one-pot dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 864kcal
Author: The Creative Bite
- 1 c. onion diced
- 1 tsp. garlic minced
- 1/2 c. red bell pepper diced
- 5 oz. lite smoke sausage sliced
- 1/2 lb. chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 Tbsp Masa corn flour can substitute all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 c. skim milk
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 c. Light sour cream
- 4 oz. sharp white cheddar shredded
- 2 c. cooked brown rice
- 2 c. steamed broccoli
In a large skillet over medium heat and sprayed with non-stick spray, saute the sausage for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onion, garlic, red pepper and chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the butter to the pan and heat until melted. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes or until browned. Gradually add in the milk, whisking with each addition until smooth. Add the cumin, paprika and salt and cook for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the sour cream and cheddar until melted. Add the sausage, chicken mixture, brown rice and broccoli. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 864kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 946mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g