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Mushroom Gruyere Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

Mushroom Gruyere Chicken And Rice Casserole

A comforting casserole featuring chicken, mushrooms, and gruyere cheese baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven For cooking the chicken and sauce.
  • 9 x 13-inch casserole dish For baking the casserole.

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cups chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup red onion, diced
  • 2.25 cups button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cups gruyere cheese, grated
  • 2 cups white rice, cooked
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup slivered almonds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Butter a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and set it aside.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the remaining butter over medium-high heat until it starts to bubble.
  • Add the cubed chicken and fry until lightly golden and just cooked, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a bowl and set aside.
  • In the same pot with the remaining juices, add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook until glossy and browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the diced celery, cream of mushroom soup, and heavy cream until well combined.
  • Mix in the lemon juice, grated cheese, and cooked rice, stirring until well combined.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the pot, pour in the chicken broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with slivered almonds for a crunchy topping.
  • Bake the casserole on the middle rack in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the almonds are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.
  • Allow the casserole to rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Optionally, add freshly ground black pepper before serving for an extra kick of flavor.

Notes

For added flavor, consider topping the casserole with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme before serving.
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