YUMMY CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE
This is an excellent comfort food dish to serve in the Autumn, as multi-colored leaves fall from the trees and carpet your lawn in saturated hues of orange, yellow, red and brown. Sit outside beside a warm fire with some of your closest family and friends. Inhale that crisp Autumn air, and keep your insides warm with this...
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Casseroles
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. PREP/PREPARE
- 2. Gather your ingredients.
- 3. Chef's Note: The soup base is one of the ingredients that makes this dish. As I've mentioned before, I seldom cook using processed or canned ingredients, and this casserole is no exception to the rule. Here's the recipe for the base of this casserole. It's easy to produce, and makes all the difference in the world. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/soup/other-soup/master-recipe-cream-of-whatever-soup-base.html
- 4. Cook the rice using 50% less water than recommended, and cut the cooking time in half. I want the rice cooked, but not "fully" cooked.
- 5. Cook the chicken breasts, and then shred, and reserve.
- 6. Chef's Note: I like to season them with a bit of salt and pepper, and then sauté them in some butter and oil. You can purchase pre-shredded chicken from your local market... But where's the fun in that?
- 7. Mix the panko, and Parmesan together, and reserve.
- 8. Place a rack in the bottom position, and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
- 9. Lightly butter an ovenproof baking dish (9x13), and reserve.
- 10. Add the butter to a sauté pan over medium heat.
- 11. When the foaming subsides, add the onion, celery, and garlic.
- 12. Sauté until the onions begin to soften, but not brown, about 3 - 5 minutes.
- 13. Reduce the heat to low, and add the shredded chicken, the soup base, and the rice.
- 14. Chef's Note: If you are using the optional peas, and broccoli, add them now.
- 15. Stir until the mixture is warmed through, but not boiling.
- 16. Chef's Tip: If the mixture is a bit thick, add a little chicken stock to thin it down.
- 17. Chef's Note: At this point taste and do any final seasoning (salt, pepper, etc.).
- 18. Add the mixture to the reserved baking dish.
- 19. Place the Provolone slices over the top of the mixture.
- 20. Top with the Parmesan/Panko mixture.
- 21. Bake in the preheated oven until the top begins to lightly brown, about 30 minutes.
- 22. PLATE/PRESENT
- 23. My favorite way to serve this is rustic style. Place the baking dish on a sideboard with a big spoon, and tell your guests to dig in. Add some good crusty bread, and a nice side salad, and you're in business. Enjoy.
- 24. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Bishal Bhujel
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make casserole. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Ha.md.johirul Islam
[email protected]I made this casserole for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. The chicken was moist and tender, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Eladio Cosme
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out great. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Azmyth Wyatt
[email protected]This was the perfect comfort food for a cold night. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Shehraz awan
[email protected]This casserole was a hit! The chicken was moist and tender, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali Jadran786
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious. Will definitely make again.
Md Polash
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The chicken and rice were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some extra vegetables to the mix and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
AnJani Petty
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! I loved the combination of chicken, rice, and vegetables. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Kim Caldwell
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken casserole, but this one was actually really good. The chicken was moist and tender, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
James Onyia
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy. I added some extra vegetables to the mix and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Umar Awan
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch. Overall, this is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.