Ingredients

  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets
  • 1 head Garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken Or Vegetable Stock
  • 1/4 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershier Sauce
  • 8 ounces, weight Grated Gruyere Cheese, Divided
  • 1- 1/2 cup Wild Rice Blend, Cooked To Package Directions

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Arrange chicken on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle of salt, and rosemary.
  • Arrange broccoli and garlic bulb (keep cloves together) on a separate baking sheet with olive oil and salt.
  • Roast broccoli, chicken, and garlic for 20 minutes, switching pans once, until everything is cooked through and slightly browned.
  • When chicken has cooled enough to handle, shred into large pieces.
  • When garlic has cooled enough to handle, make cheese sauce.
  • Add butter and flour to a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Whisk butter into flour to create a roux.
  • When flour sizzles, slowly pour in stock, whisking as you go, to create a smooth sauce.
  • Add cream, Worcestershire sauce, and 2/3 of the cheese.
  • Squish roasted garlic into sauce.
  • Stir sauce until cheese has melted (there may be a few lumps from the garlic, but thats okay!).
  • Taste and add salt and pepper if youd like.
  • Arrange rice in one layer on a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Top with broccoli, then shredded chicken.
  • Pour roasted garlic sauce over, and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 450 degrees F until the cheese is browned and bubbly.
  • Enjoy!