Dijon Chicken and Rice Casserole
A simple one pan, stovetop Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe in a tangy Dijon mustard sauce that’s loaded with mushrooms and bacon.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 401kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts 2-inch Pieces
- 1/2 Pound Bacon 1/2-inch dice
- 1 Pound Cremini Mushrooms (Baby Bella Mushrooms)
- 3/4 Cup Onion Small dice
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Crushed and chopped
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 Cup Dijon Mustard
- 4 Cups Chicken Stock
- 1 15-Ounce Can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Basmati Rice 40-minute cooking time
Garnish
- Flat-Leaf Parsley Chopped
- Scallions Chopped
Instructions
- Place a large covered skillet over medium-high heat. Fry bacon until crispy, set aside to drain
- Discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Add sliced mushrooms, garlic and onions, sauté until mushrooms begin to brown
- Add all remaining ingredients (except chicken breasts and bacon) stir, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low, simmer for 20 minutes
- Add chicken breasts and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes, until the chicken breasts have an internal temperature of 165F
- Stir in half of the chopped parsley, sprinkle the bacon, remaining parsley and scallions on top
Nutrition Facts
Dijon Chicken and Rice Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 1020mg44%
Potassium 920mg26%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 96IU2%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.