Cheesy Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

Cheesy Chicken and Mushroom Casserole is exactly what you need when you are craving a taste of home. It's the kind of thing your grandmother would make for you on a cold day when you've been out playing in the snow. It is comfort food at its best, and I'm excited to share this recipe with you. Let's get to it.

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Ingredients

The ingredients for the chicken and mushroom casserole are olive oil, chicken breast, mushrooms, onions, garlic, chicken stock, rosemary, parsley, basmati rice, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.

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Prep

The prep for the cheesy chicken and mushroom casserole is to slice the mushrooms, onion, garlic, and chicken breast. Chop the herbs. Grate the cheese and measure out the rice and chicken stock. In total, you want about 1 cup of sliced mushrooms, 1 to 1 ½ cups sliced onion, 1 teaspoon sliced garlic, 2 teaspoons minced rosemary, ¼ cup chopped parsley, 1 cup grated mozzarella, 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, 1 cup basmati rice, and 2 cups chicken stock.

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Cooking

Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add in 2 tablespoons of olive oil along with the sliced chicken. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned. Add in the onions and mushrooms and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cook for 1 minute, then add the herbs, chicken stock, rice and seasoning. Bring the stock to a boil and take it off the heat.

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Finishing The Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

To finish the cheesy chicken and mushroom casserole, stir half the cheese into the pan, then sprinkle the rest over the top. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid or foil, and bake for 25 minutes at 350°f. Take the pan out of the oven and let it rest, covered for 5 minutes. Take the lid off and serve or put it under the broiler for a few minutes to brown the cheese.

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The Wrap Up

Casseroles are great for feeding a lot of people with as little effort as possible. They are also great for getting that home-cooked meal feeling. This cheesy chicken and mushroom casserole is the beginning of a new eight-week casserole series here at Chef's Notes. Consider it one final push through the cold to get us to the warmer weather. Join me next Wednesday for a delicious Cheese Burger Casserole. And remember to come back Friday for another great recipe.