CHICKEN, MUSHROOM & WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Chicken, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole image

Provided by HoosierBuckeye

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups water
1/2 cup wild rice
2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks, chopped and rinsed
1 1/2 lbs mushrooms, sliced
1 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups low-fat milk
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 cups frozen French-cut green beans
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

Combine water and rice in a small heavy saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, place chicken in a large skillet or saucepan. Add lightly salted water to cover and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let cool.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until just starting to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until their liquid has been released and has evaporated, 12 to 14 minutes. Add sherry, increase heat to high and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle the vegetables with flour and stir to coat. Add milk; bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Stir in Parmesan, sour cream, parsley, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a 9-by-13-inch (or similar 3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Spread the rice in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Top with the chicken, then green beans. Pour the sauce over the top and spread evenly. Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake the casserole until it is bubbling and the almonds are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.3, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 87.1, Sodium 511.4, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.3, Protein 35.4