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Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Made with a better-for-you creamy mushroom gravy, brown rice, and pan seared chicken, this casserole is a complete meal home-run!
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 - 8 servings
Author: Cassy Joy Garcia

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 - 1 1/2 pounds of chicken breast 2 breasts
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 yellow onion minced
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups 32 fluid ounces chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 ounces mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup crackers crushed

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to package directions.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a large skillet (the same skillet you plan to make the gravy in) over medium-high heat. While the skillet heats, season the chicken breasts with a 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Pan sear the chicken for 4 minutes on each side over medium-high heat, then cover the skillet, turn the heat down to low, and let the chicken continue to cook for 10 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice it into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In the same pan that you used for the chicken, heat 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the mushrooms, garlic, and onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are slightly browned.
  • Whisk the flour with a 1/2 cup of the broth. Then, pour it into the skillet, along with the rest of the broth and stir to combine. Let the gravy cook for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture boils and thickens, then stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
  • To assemble the casserole, add the brown rice to the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish followed by the sliced chicken. Pour the gravy over the chicken, sprinkle the cheese on top, then top with the crushed crackers.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.1g | Protein: 38.8g | Fat: 26.1g | Saturated Fat: 13.5g | Cholesterol: 145.8mg | Sodium: 1550.7mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 2.5g