Brown Rice Casserole

Yield - 8 servings
Preparation Time - 10 minutes
Cooking Time - 48 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 oz. chicken broth $1.00
• 2 and 1/4 cups water
• 1 T. onion powder  .02 cents
• 4 stalks of chopped celery .30 cents
• 1 and 1/2 cups of whole grain brown rice  .92 cents
• One can of creamed corn (14 oz.)  .69 cents
• One pound of ground chicken burger  $2.50
• 1/3 cup of fresh organic broccoli crowns (chopped into small pieces) .25 cents
• 1 and 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese  $1.50

Directions

• Combine first five ingredients in a stock pot. Bring to a boil. Then turn down to a low boil and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes. Turn off burner and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Brown the chicken in a frying pan until fully cooked. Set aside.
• When the rice is finished, add the corn and burger. Stir together.
• In a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch glass pan, spread the rice mixture.
• Top with cheese and sprinkle with the broccoli.
• Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 13 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted.

Cost $7.18