HEARTY CHICKEN BAKE
A great go-to when food supplies at my house are dwindling. It's also easy to change up the ingredients depending on taste preferences.
Provided by K J
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- 1. RICE PREP
- 2. Bring chicken stock to a boil over medium high heat in a large sauce pan. Stir in rice, bring to a boil then cover and turn heat to low.
- 3. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let rest, covered, for a minimum of 5 minutes, but preferably until ready to use.
- 4. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 11x15" baking dish.
- 5. MEAT PREP
- 6. While rice is cooking: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring for about 3 minutes, or until they start to brown slightly.
- 7. Turn burner to medium high and add chicken and seasonings, stirring to mix and spreading into a single layer. Allow to cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes, or until the bottom of the chicken is lightly browned.
- 8. Add in the onion and half of the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked, about 3-5 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside.
- 9. CREAMY SOUP BASE
- 10. While chicken and rice are resting: In a large mixing bowl, combine soups, mayonnaise, 3½ cups of cheese and seasonings and mix thoroughly.
- 11. To the bowl, add the celery, broccoli, asparagus and remainder of the the bell pepper, and chicken mixture, stir well to combine.
- 12. Add rice and chicken mixture to the bowl and mix gently to combine. Dump the contents into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- 13. TOPPING
- 14. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup of cheese and top evenly with the crushed Ritz crackers.
- 15. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crunchy. Let sit for at least 5 minutes and enjoy :)
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[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect comfort food meal.
Muhammad Sulaman
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
TJ Johnson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
aleck mutombo
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Asiimwe Davis
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it over rice or pasta, but it would also be good with mashed potatoes.
joseph muiru
[email protected]This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Md Sazzad
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the vegetables were tender. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect comfort food m
drake daniel
[email protected]This hearty chicken bake was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I especially loved the creamy sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.