Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

No need for canned soup here! Everyday Food editor Sarah Carey shows you how to make a creamy chicken and mushroom casserole from scratch (it’s easy).

Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cups sliced mixed mushrooms (10 ounces)
2 shallots, minced
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
4 cups shredded chicken, from a small rotisserie chicken
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add mushrooms and shallots and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms are tender and browned, 10 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the flour. Stir to combine and cook 1 minute.
Add chicken broth, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil. Add chicken and rice and return to a simmer. Stir in peas, parsley, and sour cream; season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs.
Bake until top is golden brown and mixture is warm throughout, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

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