Easy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook uncovered until just tender about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander then immediately rinse with cold water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the broccoli is cold drain well chop into small pieces and place into a mixing bowl.

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Stir the cooked rice chicken Cheddar cheese cream of chicken soup yogurt almonds curry powder garlic powder pepper and lemon juice into the broccoli until evenly mixed. Spoon the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly about 30 minutes.