Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe (No Soup)

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter (unsalted)
• 5 cloves of garlic (minced)
• ¼ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2¼ cup chicken broth
• 3½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
• 3 cup cooked rice ((white or brown will work))
• 2 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast
• 12 ounces frozen broccoli pieces ((1 bag) cooked according to package)
• fresh parsley (chopped, (optional garnish))