Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked rice (either white or brown)
  • ¾ cup fresh mushrooms (chopped)
  • ½ cup red pepper (chopped)
  • 4 cups cooked chicken (cubed)
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
  • Fresh parsley for serving if desired

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 2 quart casserole dish. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the flour and blend well.
  • Gradually add the chicken broth and the cream stirring continuously.
  • Continue stirring and cook until the sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Season with the salt and pepper, thyme and basil. Set aside.
  • Place the cooked rice in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Set aside.
  • Mix the mushrooms, red pepper, and chicken into the sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the rice in the casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle the almonds over the top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley before serving if desired.