Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 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 (1/2 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
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved, or 6 boneless skinless thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 pound broccoli crown, chopped into small florets

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