New CBR Bake

Step 1 -Position the oven rack about 6 inches below the heat source.

Step 2 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 3 -In a small bowl, add the flour and 1 cup of the milk and whisk until smooth.

Step 4 -In a large, ovenproof, broiler-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining milk and bring it to a boil, while stirring often.

Step 5 -Reduce the stovetop heat to medium.

Step 6 -Gradually add the flour mixture to the hot milk, while whisking, until smooth and combined.

Step 7 -Increase the stovetop heat to medium-high and bring the milk mixture to a boil, while stirring constantly.

Step 8 -Continue to cook the milk mixture, while stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 9 -Add the cooked rice, the broccoli, and the carrots to the milk mixture and stir to combine.

Step 10 -Cover the skillet and cook, while stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is bright green, about 2 minutes.

Step 11 -Add the chicken, the cheddar, 2 tablespoons of the hot sauce, 1 tablespoon of the dill, the garlic powder, the kosher salt, and the black pepper to the milk mixture and cook until the cheese is melted.

Step 12 -Turn off the stovetop heat.

Step 13 -In a small bowl, add the breadcrumbs and the canola oil and toss to coat.

Step 14 -Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the chicken mixture in the skillet.

Step 15 -Bake on the top rack until the casserole is bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Step 16 -Switch the oven to the broil setting and broil until the breadcrumb topping is golden-brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 17 -Transfer the casserole to a cooling rack and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 18 -Serve garnished with the remaining dill and the extra hot sauce.