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Light Cheesy Chicken, Sausage & Rice Casserole - A creamy chicken and rice bake filled with vegetables and lightened up for a healthy and filling one-pot dinner! #Light #Healthy #chicken #Sausage #Rice #Cheesy
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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
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 864kcal
Author: The Creative Bite

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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