Chicken, Broccoli and Carrot Gratin Casserole
This is soul food at its best. Seriously, this is so creamy and tasty. You'll want seconds and thirds, it's that good. Enjoy! Ingredients: -2 Tbs butter -2 cups uncooked orzo -4 cups chicken broth -1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil -2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into bite size chunks -1 lb broccoli, cut into florets -1/2 lb carrots, peeled and julienned -salt and pepper -2/3 cup heavy cream -1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of mushroom soup -4 Tbs butter, melted -1 cup Italian style Panko breadcrumbs Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Coat a 9x13 casserole with cooking spray. Melt the 2 Tbs butter and add the orzo. Cook for a minute or two, then add the chicken broth. Lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour that goodness into the prepared pan. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken chunks and season with some salt and pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes, then add the broccoli and carrots. Add a little more salt ...
