Creamy Chicken Casserole

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A comforting, homemade-style bake with tender chicken, rice, and a rich herb-infused creamy sauce.
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This Creamy Chicken Casserole is a ultimate comfort food dish that brings the warmth of home cooking to your table. It features tender cubes of cooked chicken mixed with fluffy rice and sautéed celery and mushrooms, all bound together by a velvety, herb-infused milk sauce. The blend of thyme and marjoram adds an earthy, aromatic depth that complements the mild flavors of the chicken and rice perfectly. With a golden-brown finish and a bubbling center, this casserole is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings. ItâÂÂs simple to prepare using pantry staples and leftovers, making it a reliable favorite for families looking for a satisfying, hearty meal without the fuss.

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Creamy Chicken Casserole

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 54.4

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This Creamy Chicken Casserole is a ultimate comfort food dish that brings the warmth of home cooking to your table. It features tender cubes of cooked chicken mixed with fluffy rice and saut&# 195;©ed celery and mushrooms, all bound together by a velvety, herb-infused milk sauce. The blend of thyme and marjoram adds an earthy, aromatic depth that complements the mild flavors of the chicken and rice perfectly. With a golden-brown finish and a bubbling center, this casserole is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings. It’s simple to prepare using pantry staples and leftovers, making it a reliable favorite for families looking for a satisfying, hearty meal without the fuss.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Lightly coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, whisk together the unbleached flour and fat-free powdered milk.
  4. Gradually whisk in the room-temperature skim milk until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
  5. Cook the milk mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a smooth sauce.
  6. Stir in salt, black pepper, marjoram, and thyme. Remove from heat and set aside.
  7. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, sauté sliced celery and mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of chicken broth until tender.
  8. Add the cooked rice, remaining 1 cup of chicken broth, cubed cooked chicken, and the prepared creamy sauce to the skillet.
  9. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  10. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
  11. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for garnish.
  12. Cover the dish with a lid or foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  13. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 54.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.1mg1%
Sodium 33.1mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 9.6g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 3.4g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, casserole, creamy, comfort food, rice, mushrooms, celery, thyme, marjoram, weeknight dinner, baked, family meal, herbs, sauce, easy
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