CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE WITH MUSHROOMS

By Sube

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 4 chicken breasts, boned and skinned
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 2-1/2 cups milk
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 4 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 2 green onions, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and brown on each side, about 3 to 4 min. per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the onions, carrots, mushrooms, garlic and herbs. Toss well and cook for 2 to 3 min. Add the rice and stir until the rice turns translucent. Add the milk, salt and pepper, bring to a boil and pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish. Place the chicken breasts on top of the milk mixture, sprinkle with parsley and bake for 40 min. or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the milk. Serve with green onions scattered over the top.