Description
A comforting and wholesome Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole that is creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and flavorful herbs. This classic casserole is perfect for a cozy family dinner or potluck gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
- 1 (14-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup nonfat milk
- 16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup 2% Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, salt, and pepper; cook until soft. Stir in garlic.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir until white bits disappear.
- Make the Sauce: Slowly pour in milk and broth, stirring constantly. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in veggies, yogurt, half of cheddar, mozzarella, Dijon, and thyme until smooth. Add chicken and rice.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer mixture to casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake until cheese melts, then broil briefly until lightly browned.
- Serve: Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables in this casserole based on your preferences.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pioneer Woman, Chicken Rice Casserole, Comfort Food, Casserole Recipe
