

Add 1/4 cup dry sherry or dry white wine to the pan to deglaze it, scraping off the browned bits from the bottom.Transfer onions, carrots, and garlic to to the baking dish. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Add the carrots, and sauté for about 2 minutes. Lower the heat to medium, add the onions, and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. In the same sauté pan add 1 tablespoon olive oil.Add the mushrooms to a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Brown the mushrooms over high heat, allowing them to brown lightly and release some of their moisture. Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and add mushrooms.You could also use leftover shredded chicken.

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Hands off cooking: I love making casseroles, they require little hands on cooking and when baking in the oven you are free to get on with other things.Hearty: This chicken and rice bake recipe won’t leave you wanting more! Filling and hearty with protein, veggies, and rice, this is sure to satisfy hungry mouths!.
