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Broccoli, Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole

This is an excellent casserole that is easy to prepare and best of all, doesn’t contain cans of pre-made soup which can be full of additives. This can be assembled the night before and popped into the oven after work. The leftovers freeze really well and transport well for lunches. Best of all, it tastes delicious and is good for you. Serve this casserole with a salad and some steamed veggies.
1 large head broccoli, chopped	1 tsp. celtic sea salt
3 Tbsp. butter	2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced	3/4 cup grated cheese
1 1/2 cups dry brown rice, cooked	2 boneless chicken breasts,cooked
2 Tbsp. tamari	3 Tbsp. arrowroot flour
1 tsp. thyme	1 1/2 cups soymilk
Lightly steam broccoli and set aside. Chop chicken and set aside. Melt butter in skillet and sauté mushrooms and garlic until mushrooms are tender. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring well. Add thyme, tamari and sea salt. Cook over medium heat stirring until thickened. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and chopped chicken. Stir until cheese melts. Assemble casserole by layering cooked rice, steamed broccoli and chicken mixture in greased casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake covered at 350ºF for 30 minutes. Enjoy!