Chicken Mushroom Rice Casserole
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Chicken Mushroom Rice Casserole
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Make this cozy and easy chicken mushroom rice casserole from scratch with simple, wholesome ingredients.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
- 8 ounces Fresh Sliced Mushrooms
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken (such as the meat from a large rotisserie chicken)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas (about 2 cups), not thawed
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes), plus extra for garnish
- 2 cups coarsely crushed Ritz crackers (I used 1 sleeve, which is equal to 36 crackers)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large skillet (about 12-14 inches) or in a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and some ground black pepper to taste. Whisk in the flour; cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the broth, wine, and cream; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low; stir in the Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, poultry seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the chicken, rice, peas, and parsley. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, until the filling is hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an alcohol-free dish, swap out the white wine and use extra chicken broth instead.
- For an alcohol-free dish, swap out the white wine and use extra chicken broth instead.
- To serve a smaller family, cut all of the ingredients in half and bake the casserole in an 8-inch square dish.
- To serve a smaller family, cut all of the ingredients in half and bake the casserole in an 8-inch square dish.
- Don’t have Ritz crackers? Substitute with crushed potato chips, crushed Corn Flakes cereal mixed with melted butter, or other buttery crackers (like Keebler Club crackers). Buttered panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs will work, too!
- Don’t have Ritz crackers? Substitute with crushed potato chips, crushed Corn Flakes cereal mixed with melted butter, or other buttery crackers (like Keebler Club crackers). Buttered panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs will work, too!
- Instead of the peas, add frozen corn, steamed green beans, or steamed broccoli to the casserole.
- Instead of the peas, add frozen corn, steamed green beans, or steamed broccoli to the casserole.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese or grated mozzarella cheese on top of the casserole before adding the Ritz cracker topping.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese or grated mozzarella cheese on top of the casserole before adding the Ritz cracker topping.
- Add extra fresh herbs to the filling, such as chives, thyme, basil, or tarragon.
- Add extra fresh herbs to the filling, such as chives, thyme, basil, or tarragon.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/8 of the casserole
Calories
560kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
737mg
(31%)
Potassium
478mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1093IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
222mg
(22%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 of the casserole | |
| Calories | 560kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 478mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1093IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 222mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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