Dairy Free Chicken Casserole

Dairy Free Chicken Casserole (from here)

2 cups cooked rice
2 cups cooked chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
3 -4 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
2 cups water
1 cup peas (frozen works well)
1/2 cup sliced frozen carrots
1/4-1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs (make sure they are dairy-free as some store-bought bread crumbs contain milk products)

Directions:

1
In large skillet bring 2 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp water to a light simmer.
2
Add flour slowly and blend until smooth.
3
Add thyme, onion powder, garlic powder.
4
Slowly add 2 cups of water and bouillon then continue blend until its a smooth consistency.
5
Add cooked chicken and stir.
6
Lightly grease a casserole dish and layer rice in bottom.
7
Layer peas and carrots onto rice.
8
Carefully pour chicken mixture over vegetables.
9
Dust bread crumbs over the casserole.
10
Bake in a 400°F oven for 25 to 35 minutes.
11
Enjoy with a fresh salad.