Chicken and Rice Casserole Bake |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Delicious!...chicken and rice with a creamy garlic sauce together all in the same casserole. Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter |
1/4 cup flour |
2 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves, to taste (optional) |
1 2/3 cups evaporated milk or 1 2/3 cups half-and-half cream |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
seasoning salt or salt and pepper |
1 1/2 cups good-quality chicken broth |
3 cups cooked long-grain rice (white or brown) |
2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced |
1 1/2 cups canned mushrooms, drained or 1 1/2 cups fresh sauteed mushrooms |
1/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped |
1/4 cup pimiento |
parmesan cheese, for topping (any amount) |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 2-quart baking dish (or a larger dish if desired).
3. In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup butter.
4. Whisk in flour; stir for 1 minute.
5. Add in the minced garlic; stir for 1 minute.
6. Whisk in the evaporated milk or half and half cream (if using), and the broth; keep whisking until smooth and thick (about 2-3 minutes).
7. Add in the 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.
8. Add in the cooked rice, chicken, mushrooms, green pepper and pimiento; mix to combine.
9. Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking dish.
10. Sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
11. Bake, uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly, and heated through.
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