This Chicken and Mushroom Casserole is a quintessential Southern comfort dish that delivers deep, savory flavors in every bite. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a robust blend of white wine, Italian dressing, and fresh garlic, then baked slowly with earthy mushrooms until fork-tender. The addition of canned chicken gravy creates a luxurious, thick sauce that coats the meat and vegetables perfectly. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal weeknight meal that feels special enough for company, offering a hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Serve it over fluffy rice, mashed potatoes, or warm biscuits to soak up every drop of the delicious juices. Simple ingredients come together to create a dish that is both nostalgic and deeply satisfying.
Chicken And Mushroom Casserole
Description
This Chicken and Mushroom Casserole is a quintessential Southern comfort dish that delivers deep, savory flavors in every bite. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a robust blend of white wine, Italian dressing, and fresh garlic, then baked slowly with earthy mushrooms until fork-tender. The addition of canned chicken gravy creates a luxurious, thick sauce that coats the meat and vegetables perfectly. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal weeknight meal that feels special enough for company, offering a hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Serve it over fluffy rice, mashed potatoes, or warm biscuits to soak up every drop of the delicious juices. Simple ingredients come together to create a dish that is both nostalgic and deeply satisfying.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash and trim the fresh mushrooms, then cut them in half.
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In a large casserole dish, combine the chicken pieces, halved mushrooms, whole garlic cloves, white wine, and Italian dressing.
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Cover the dish tightly and refrigerate overnight to allow the chicken and mushrooms to marinate.
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Remove the chicken and mushrooms from the marinade, setting them aside.
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Measure out 2 cups of the marinade liquid and set it aside for the sauce.
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Pour the remaining marinade into a separate container for later use or freezing.
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Return the marinated chicken and mushrooms to the casserole dish.
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In a bowl, mix the reserved 2 cups of marinade with the cans of chicken gravy until smooth.
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Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the chicken and mushrooms in the casserole dish.
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Cover and bake at 325ðF (165ðC) for 1 1/2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
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Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or warm biscuits.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2568.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 130.5g201%
- Saturated Fat 40.2g202%
- Cholesterol 592.1mg198%
- Sodium 3190.7mg133%
- Total Carbohydrate 21.0g8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 4.6g
- Protein 222.9g446%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
