Description
Mushroom and Chicken Rice Casserole is a comforting one-dish meal featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and creamy rice, perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup white or brown rice (uncooked)
- 1 cup mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter and sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms until softened.
- In a casserole dish, combine uncooked rice, sautéed mushroom mixture, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place it on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove foil for the last 10 minutes of baking if a browned top is desired.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to cut down prep time; add it in the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Add spinach or peas for more vegetables.
- Quinoa can be substituted for rice, adjusting liquid as needed.
- Swap cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken for a different flavor.
- This dish freezes well—cool completely before freezing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg