Ingredients for Easy Chicken Pilaf Casserole
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Garlic
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black Pepper
- 2 cups cooked chicken (or turkey)
- Cooked Long Grain Rice
- Fresh Mushrooms
- Green Bell Pepper
- Red Bell Pepper
- Fresh Parsley
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How to Make Easy Chicken Pilaf Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Whisk constantly for 1 minute until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups of half-and-half cream and 1 cup of chicken broth. Whisk until smooth.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Fold in 2 cups of cooked chicken (or turkey), 2 cups of cooked rice, 1 cup of sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup of chopped bell peppers, and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Cover the casserole dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is heated through and the casserole is bubbly and golden brown on top.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
82g
Carbs
7g
