High Protein Chicken Mushroom Brown Rice Casserole delights your taste buds!
A delicious and nutritious casserole packed with high protein chicken, savory mushrooms, and wholesome brown rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in mushrooms and cook until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked brown rice, chicken mixture, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg