About
If your tongue is tingling for that yummy sour cream and onion seasoning duo, this is the best bake for you! Sour Cream & Onion Bake brings that tangy taste you're longing for! First things first, this savory dish is loaded with chicken, veggies, and rice, and brings a hint of creaminess to make sure it's all balanced. Our second favorite part? The buttery, crispy crunch of the crackers sprinkled on top! Sour Cream & Onion Bake satisfies all sorts of cravings, and we're totally here for it!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 8 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups brown rice, cooked
- 3 cups chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup low-fat sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 cup butter crackers, crushed
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 3 -Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4 -Add the onions, the celery, the mushrooms, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt to the oil and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables have softened and the mushrooms have browned, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 5 -Add the kale and the garlic to the veggie mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until the kale has just softened, about 1 minute.
Step 6 -Stir the rice and the chicken into the veggie mixture.
Step 7 -Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 8 -Heat the butter and the remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat until the butter has melted.
Step 9 -Whisk the flour into the butter mixture until smooth. Cook, stirring frequently, until it is lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 10 -Gradually whisk the broth into the butter mixture and simmer until it has just thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 11 -Transfer the sauce mixture from the heat.
Step 12 -Whisk the sour cream, the thyme, the parsley, and the remaining salt into the sauce mixture.
Step 13 -Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
Step 14 -Sprinkle the bake with the crackers.
Step 15 -Bake until the casserole is bubbling on the edges, about 30 minutes.
Step 16 -Let it stand for 10 minutes.
Step 17 -Serve.
