Description
Chicken mushroom rice casserole brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Creamy, hearty layers of tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fluffy rice make this classic dish a weeknight winner that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast or thighs, shredded or cubed
- 1.5 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- ⅔ cups sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sour cream or heavy cream
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 small chopped onion and ⅔ cup mushrooms for 6 minutes until softened.
- Crush 2 garlic cloves and add to the skillet, cooking for 30 seconds. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Grab a mixing bowl and combine 1 lb shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, 1 ½ cups rice, 2 ½ cups chicken broth, and 1 cup sour cream.
- Fold in 1 cup mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup Parmesan. Stir until ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 375F for 50-55 minutes, ensuring rice becomes tender and liquid mostly absorbs.
- Remove foil and sprinkle remaining ½ cup mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan on top.
- Return uncovered dish to oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese turns golden and edges bubble.
- Allow casserole to rest 5 minutes before serving. Scatter fresh chopped parsley on top if desired.
Notes
- Swap white rice for brown rice to boost nutrition, but add 10-15 extra minutes of baking time.
- Fresh mushrooms work best, but frozen or canned can substitute if needed for convenience.
- Leftover rotisserie chicken makes this casserole super quick and adds extra flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your broth and sour cream are certified gluten-free and check ingredient labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hours 15-25 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg