Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake

Cheesy Chicken And Rice Bake

Cheesy Chicken And Rice Bake

1h 30m
👥6
🔥600 cal
Medium
🍽️French
An elegant and flavorful chicken and rice bake featuring wild rice, a creamy Gruyère sauce, and fresh herbs. This version is perfect for a special occasion.
1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Thyme-freshly chopped
1/2 tsp Rosemary-freshly chopped
1/4 cup Butter
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1h 30m
👥6
🔥600 cal
Medium
🍽️French
An elegant and flavorful chicken and rice bake featuring wild rice, a creamy Gruyère sauce, and fresh herbs. This version is perfect for a special occasion.
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook Wild rice blend according to package directions using Chicken stock. Set aside.
  3. Season Chicken with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. Heat Olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear Chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté Shallots until softened, about 3 minutes. Add Asparagus and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Melt Butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
  7. Gradually whisk in Chicken stock until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  8. Stir in Heavy cream, Gruyère cheese, and Nutmeg. Cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  9. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer cooked Wild rice, Chicken, and Sauce. Stir in sautéed vegetables.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
  11. Garnish with Fresh parsley before serving.
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook Wild rice blend according to package directions using Chicken stock. Set aside.
  3. Season Chicken with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. Heat Olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear Chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté Shallots until softened, about 3 minutes. Add Asparagus and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Melt Butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
  7. Gradually whisk in Chicken stock until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  8. Stir in Heavy cream, Gruyère cheese, and Nutmeg. Cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  9. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer cooked Wild rice, Chicken, and Sauce. Stir in sautéed vegetables.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
  11. Garnish with Fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories 600

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