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COLD WEATHER COMFORT FOOD: CHICKEN/RICE CASSEROLE

Cold Weather Comfort Food: Chicken/Rice Casserole image

Winter is just getting started, and I'm ready for her with another comfort food recipe. This one-pot recipe keeps it simple yet packs excellent flavors. The flavors in this will keep you warm and toasty on the coldest night that Old Man Winter can throw at you, and the smells as it cooks will bring comfort to your heart and...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories Chicken

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 Tbsp grapeseed oil, for sautéing
2 medium chicken thighs with legs attached, bone in and skin on
salt, kosher variety, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1 c brown rice
1/2 c dry white wine
1 1/2 c chicken stock, not broth
14 oz (1 can) chopped tomatoes, with juices
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
6 oz button mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
1/2 c green peas, frozen variety

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. Gather your ingredients.
3. Salt and pepper the chicken on both sides.
4. Place 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil in a heavy-bottomed pot, over medium heat.
5. When the oil begins to shimmer, place the chicken, skin side down in the pot.
6. Chef's Note: Allow the chicken to cook in the pot without moving for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the skin begins to crisp.
7. Turn over and allow the chicken to cook without moving for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
8. Chef's Tip: When you place the chicken into the hot pan, it will have a tendency to stick to the surface, after several minutes of cooking without moving the chicken will easily release from the pot.
9. Remove the chicken from the pot, and reserve.
10. Add the onions and a pinch of salt, and cook until softened, about 7 to 10 minutes.
11. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
12. Add the rice, and the white wine.
13. Stir until the wine has mostly evaporated, about 3 to 5 minutes.
14. Add the tomatoes (including juice), and the chicken stock to the pot.
15. Stir the sauce, and add the cayenne pepper, and ground cumin.
16. As the liquid returns to a simmer, season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
17. Stir in the mushrooms, add the reserved chicken, and push them into the sauce.
18. Bring this dish up to a simmer, and then cover the pot.
19. Reduce the heat to medium low, and allow the ingredients to cook, and the rice to soften, about an hour.
20. Remove from heat, and allow the chicken to rest for an additional 5 minutes.
21. PLATE/PRESENT
22. Serve the chicken with some of the rice and veggies, along with a nice Chardonnay. Enjoy.
23. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE

Chicken Rice Casserole image

A great use for leftover chicken or turkey. Uses no Cream of Whatever soup. A creamy wonderful one dish meal of chicken, rice 'n peas, topped off with a mixture of bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and baked until golden brown.

Provided by Marie

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked rice
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour and thyme and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually stir in broth and milk, stirring until thick and smooth.
Stir in chicken and add salt and pepper; set aside.
Grease a 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish.
Spread rice in prepared baking dish, sprinkle with the peas and then pour creamed chicken mixture over.
Dot with remaining tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese which you mix together.
Bake at 400° until hot and bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes.