Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese Casserole

Pre-heat oven to 350*F and prep your ingredients.

4 TBS Butter

2 TBS fresh minced garlic

2-3 Cups diced or shredded cooked chicken

4 Cups of cooked rice (I love wild rice)

1/4 Cup all purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

1/2 Cup White Wine

2 Cups Chicken Broth

2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 TBS fresh thyme chopped or 2 tsp dried thyme

Butter your dish, melt 4 TBS of butter in a medium sauce pan over medium-heat, stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute, whisk in flour, chopped thyme, salt and pepper, cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in wine and chicken broth whisking continuously until thick and about to boil. Stir in cheese until melted and then stir in cooked rice and chicken. Pour into buttered dish, sprinkle more cheese on top and bake in oven for 25-30 minutes.