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Creamy mushroom chicken and rice casserole dish ready to serve.

Creamy Mushroom Chicken & Rice Casserole

A comforting and easy casserole featuring chicken, rice, and mushrooms, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice Pre-cooked rice saves time.
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, diced Can substitute with turkey or tofu.
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced Any variety works, but cremini are recommended.
  • 1 cup cream of mushroom soup Canned is quick; homemade is an option.
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar is commonly used.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Olive oil for cooking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
  3. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and shredded cheese. Mix well.
  6. Add the chicken and mushroom mixture to the rice mixture and stir until combined.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe casserole dish and spread evenly.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  2. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
  3. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

This casserole is creamy without being too rich, and can be transformed into a rice bowl later by adding avocado.