VIDALIA ONION CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Vidalia Onion Chicken Casserole image

Provided by Kathryn Louis

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 oz broccoli, frozen
1/3 c vidalia onions, chopped
1/2 c mushrooms, sliced
2 tsp oil
1 c cheddar cheese, grated
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c mayonnaise
1 c water
1 c rice, cooked
6 medium chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
3 tsp olive oil, extra virgin

Steps:

1. Cook broccoli according to directions.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. Saute onions and mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of oil until limp.
4. Drain, combine with broccoli and set aside.
5. Combine cheese, eggs, mayonnaise, water and rice.
6. Set aside.
7. Brown chicken breasts in 3 tablespoons of oil.
8. To Assemble: Combine broccoli mixture with cheese mixture and pour into greased, shallow baking pan.
9. Place chicken breasts on top and sprinkle with paprika.
10. Bake uncovered in a 350 oven for 45 minutes.
11. NOTE- You may cut fat and cholesterol from this recipe with the following substitutions: light skim milk cheese for cheddar, 4 ounces of egg substitute for the 2 eggs, light mayonnaise for regular mayonnaise and non-fat cooking spray for browning chicken.