Gratin of chicken with rice and sautéed mushrooms
This is a very simple gratin, mainly using leftovers (chicken and rice), ideal for a Sunday night supper.
53 K 3.7/5 (38 reviews)
55 min.
Easy
8 people
6 IngredientsLast modified on: May 10th 2023
For 8 people, you will need:
- 1
6 1⁄3 cups mushrooms - 2
8 tablespoons olive oil - 3
1 ¾ cup cooked chicken - 4
cup + 3 tablespoons butter - 5
2 ¾ cups cooked rice - 6
1 cup grated cheese
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 2 - 8 min.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Butter a gratin dish and spread 2 ¾ cups cooked rice in an even layer in the bottom.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Arrange the pieces of chicken on the rice...
Stage 6 - 2 min.
...then the mushrooms.
Stage 7 - 20 min.
Top with 1 cup grated cheese, then bake for 20 minutes until the cheese has melted and is lightly browned.
You can finish browning the top under the grill.
You can finish browning the top under the grill.
Remarks
The stated proportions are for guidance, so do adapt the recipe to your own taste and whatever you have to hand.
If your cooked rice looks a bit dry, mix a few spoonsful of olive oil or cream into it.
If your cooked rice looks a bit dry, mix a few spoonsful of olive oil or cream into it.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film. Reheats very well..
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 1,610 RDI=620 % | 290 RDI=30 % | 1,020 RDI=150 % | 3,320 RDI=170 % | 13,910 RDI: 170 % |
| Per 100 g | 90 RDI=40 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 60 RDI=9 % | 190 RDI=9 % | 790 RDI: 9 % |
| Per person | 200 RDI=80 % | 40 RDI=3 % | 130 RDI=20 % | 420 RDI=20 % | 1,740 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 8 people : 8.35 €
- Per person : 1.05 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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