Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Casserole

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Crystal Allen

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

2 cups extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about 8 ounces)

2 cups homemade chicken stock or canned reduced-fat low-sodium chicken broth

2 cups 2-percent or whole milk

1 bay leaf, preferably fresh

1 thyme sprig

4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter

1 onion, chopped

1 stalk celery, diced

8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms

Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic, chopped

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 cups long-grain rice

¾ cup sour cream

Pinch of cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved, or 6 boneless skinless thighs (about 1 ½ pounds)

1 pound broccoli crown, chopped into small florets

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