Cheesey Chicken Broccoli & Cauliflower Bake
👩🍳 First: How to Air Fry a Whole Chicken
You’ll need a 3–4 lb Country Ribbon Whole Chicken (on sale $2.99/lb).
🧂 Ingredients:
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1 whole chicken (thawed)
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2 tbsp margarine or oil
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Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika (or your favorite seasonings)
🔥 Instructions:
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Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
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Prep the chicken: Pat dry with paper towel. Rub with margarine/oil and season all over.
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Place breast-side down in the air fryer basket.
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Cook for 30 minutes, then flip breast-side up and cook another 25–30 minutes (internal temp should reach 165°F in the thickest part).
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Rest for 10 minutes, then carve and shred 2 cups for the recipe below.
🧀 Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Bake with Rice
🛒 Ingredients (serves 4–6):
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2 cups shredded chicken (from air fryer or pre-cooked)
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2 cups cooked Minute Rice – $4.77
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1 pack (250g) Green Giant Simply Steam Broccoli & Cauliflower – 2/$4
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½ block (approx. 4 oz) Philadelphia Cream Cheese – $3.99
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1½ cups Black Diamond Cheese Shreds – $6.99
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½ can (284ml) Success Mushrooms – 3/$5
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1 tbsp Parkay Margarine – $4.44
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Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
👩🍳 Directions:
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Steam the broccoli/cauliflower according to package instructions (4–5 minutes).
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Cook Minute Rice and set aside.
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Soften cream cheese in microwave for 20–30 seconds and stir until smooth.
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In a large bowl, combine:
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Cooked rice
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Shredded chicken
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Steamed vegetables
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Mushrooms
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Softened cream cheese
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½ cup shredded cheese
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Season to taste
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Grease a casserole dish with margarine and pour in the mixture.
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Top with remaining cheese and bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
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Serve hot — and enjoy the cheesy goodness!
📝 Tip:
Add cooked bacon or use cauliflower rice for a low-carb twist!