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Chicken, Rice, & Mushroom Casserole is like the risotto of your dreams in bubbly baked form. The tender, beefy, hearty mushrooms and the creamy, savory rice already make for a delightful dish all on their own, but then you throw in some succulent chicken and melty cheese? Mmmm, nothing else compares! Chicken, Rice, & Mushroom Casserole is home cooking with lots of comfort piled on, and sometimes that's just what the doctor ordered!
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Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5-6 chicken tenders
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups rice, cooked
- 2 cups Italian cheese mix, shredded, divided
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon chicken stock, divided
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish.
Step 3 -Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
Step 4 -Add the vegetable oil to the hot pan and allow it to heat up.
Step 5 -Add the chicken tenders to the hot oil and season them with the salt, the pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder.
Step 6 -Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 7 -Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
Step 8 -Add the mushrooms to the same pan and season them with the salt, the pepper, and the remaining garlic powder and mix well.
Step 9 -Sauté the mushrooms until they have cooked through and have given up most of their liquids, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 10 -Dice the cooked chicken tenders and add them to a mixing bowl.
Step 11 -Add the rice and the mushrooms to the chicken and mix to combine.
Step 12 -Add 1 cup of the Italian cheese mix to the chicken mixture and mix well to combine.
Step 13 -In the same skillet, heat up 1 cup the chicken stock and the heavy cream.
Step 14 -Combine the cornstarch and the remaining chicken stock in a bowl and stir to combine.
Step 15 -Quickly stir the cornstarch mixture into the heavy cream mixture.
Step 16 -Stir the salt, the pepper, and the thyme into the sauce mixture.
Step 17 -Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer and transfer the pan away from the heat.
Step 18 -Combine the sauce with the chicken mixture and stir well.
Step 19 -Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
Step 20 -Spread the casserole mixture evenly and top it with the remaining cheese.
Step 21 -Bake until the casserole is cooked through, about 18-20 minutes.
Step 22 -Serve.
