Description
This comforting Mushroom Gruyere Chicken and Rice Casserole is the perfect blend of earthy, savory ingredients and sophisticated flavors. Featuring tender chicken breasts, aromatic button mushrooms, and nutty Gruyere cheese, this one-dish meal is as elegant as it is easy. It is designed to be a hearty, soul-satisfying weeknight dinner that balances creamy textures with fresh vegetables, bringing a touch of refined comfort to your family table without any complicated steps or long prep times.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cups chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 cup red onion, finely diced
2 1/4 cups fresh button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup celery, diced
1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups Gruyere cheese, freshly grated
2 cups white rice, pre-cooked
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, then remove from the skillet.
In the same skillet, sauté the onion, mushrooms, and celery until soft and fragrant.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, heavy cream, lemon juice, and chicken broth.
Stir the pre-cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, and browned chicken into the soup mixture.
Pour the mixture into a large baking dish and top evenly with the grated Gruyere cheese and slivered almonds.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is golden and crispy.
Notes
Ensure you grate the Gruyere fresh for the best melting performance. If you prefer a nut-free version, you can substitute the slivered almonds with buttery toasted breadcrumbs. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg