Rotisserie Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Casserole

• servings: 8 servings
• total time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups quick-cooking long-grain and wild rice blend

3½ cups unsalted beef broth

3 tablespoons cider vinegar or sherry vinegar

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish

1 teaspoon onion powder

¾ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground pepper

1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

1¼ cups half-and-half, divided

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 7 cups)

2 medium shallots, finely chopped (about ¾ cup)

4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed and softened

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine 2 cups rice (discard any seasoning packets), 3½ cups broth, 3 tablespoons vinegar, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ cup Gruyère and ¾ cup half-and-half in a broiler-safe 9-by-13-inch baking dish; stir well.

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and chopped shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are softened and the mushrooms begin to brown, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 4 cups chicken, the softened cubed cream cheese and the remaining ½ cup half-and-half; stir until the cream cheese is well incorporated and the mixture is creamy. Add to the rice mixture in the baking dish; stir to combine.

Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake until bubbling, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and discard foil. Stir the mixture until creamy. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup Gruyère. Bake, uncovered, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil. Broil until the cheese is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 378 kcal
• Total Fat: 21 g
• Saturated Fat: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 104 mg
• Sodium: 691 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 18 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 5 g
• Protein: 30 g