Robin's Whole Grain Rice & Chicken Casserole. Rice growing in fields and paddies has three edible parts - the bran, the germ, and the endosperm - just like all other whole grains. Most of us think of "brown rice" as being synonymous with whole grain rice, but in fact whole grain rice can be many different colors, depending on the variety of rice. Whole grains factor into every global cuisine, yet most of us could benefit from getting more of these nutritious gems into our daily diet.
During the hulling process, whole grain rice is stripped of its outer bran and germ components, leaving just the endosperm.
This is what we commonly know as white rice.
Most are easy to find, though author and Taste for Life contributor Robin Asbell provides a source list for locating the more unusual grains.
You can have Robin's Whole Grain Rice & Chicken Casserole using 6 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Robin's Whole Grain Rice & Chicken Casserole
- Prepare 1 cup of Whole Grain Rice.
- You need 1 can of Cream of Mushroom Soup.
- It's 1 can of Water.
- It's 1 1/2 cup of Frozen Broccoli.
- It's 1 can of Water Chestnuts (drained).
- It's 2 of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (thawed).
Eating more healthy whole grains like whole wheat, brown rice, bulgur, oats, and quinoa can prevent many health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. However, a low intake of whole grains is actually the leading dietary risk factor for death and disease in the U. Cook whole grains with this handy chart showing grain-to-water ratio for different grains: Barley, Buckwheat, Oats, Quinoa, and more. The top countries of suppliers are Australia, China, and Japan.
Robin's Whole Grain Rice & Chicken Casserole instructions
- In a casserole dish mix rice, cream of mushroom, and water (measure using the soup can)..
- Add frozen broccoli and water chestnuts..
- Dice and add thawed chicken breasts. Stir into the casserole. Season to taste..
- Cover and bake for 45-60 minutes at 350°F. Casserole will thicken as it cools..
- Cheese, breadcrumbs, or crushed cashews can be added to the top for extra flavour or crunch. Uncover, add topping, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes..
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