Description
Mushroom Gruyere Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and creamy Gruyere cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300 g) uncooked rice
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup (100 g) Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and thyme; cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in uncooked rice to coat with the mixture.
- Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of heavy cream; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese bubbles.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables if desired.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Mushroom Gruyere Chicken Rice, Chicken Casserole, Comfort Food