Description
Chicken Mushroom Rice Casserole brings comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table, offering a hearty meal that feels like a warm embrace. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken and earthy mushrooms, this casserole becomes your go-to dinner solution when you need something satisfying and simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Carbohydrates and Base:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional)
- Fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Season 1 ½ pounds chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same pan, sauté 1 diced onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 8 ounces sliced mushrooms to the onions. Cook for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and turn golden.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, 1 cup uncooked rice, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup milk, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, ½ teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution and transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
- Cover casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 50-55 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove foil and sprinkle 1 ½ cups shredded cheese evenly across the top of the casserole.
- Return uncovered dish to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Allow casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to help flavors meld and make serving easier.
Notes
- Check your chicken’s doneness by cutting into the largest piece to ensure no pink remains inside.
- Brown the mushrooms thoroughly to develop a deep, rich flavor that adds complexity to the casserole.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cream of mushroom soup for homemade white sauce and use gluten-free rice.
- Experiment with different cheeses like sharp cheddar or gruyère to customize the casserole’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg