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Alice Springs Chicken Casserole


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and hearty casserole featuring chicken, ham, and mushrooms in a creamy Alfredo sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 very large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 tsp. dried sage
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 pound brown mushrooms, washed and thickly sliced
  • 6 oz. lean ham, diced into cubes
  • 1 jar Rao’s Alfredo Sauce (15 ounces, see notes)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (not needed if you make your own sauce)
  • 1/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan Cheese (not needed if you make your own sauce)
  • 1/2 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F/190C. Spray casserole dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
  2. Trim chicken breasts and rub with the dried herbs.
  3. Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan and brown the chicken, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove chicken to cutting board and let it cool. Once cool, cut chicken into thick strips and layer in the bottom of casserole dish.
  5. Wash mushrooms if needed and thickly slice. Add 1 tsp. of oil to the pan and cook until mushrooms are lightly browned, then layer over the chicken.
  6. Cut ham into cubes, add the last teaspoon of olive oil, and sauté until slightly browned. Layer over the mushrooms.
  7. Mix sour cream and grated Parmesan with the Alfredo Sauce.
  8. Pour the sauce over the chicken, mushrooms, and ham.
  9. Sprinkle with grated Mozzarella and Monterey Jack Cheese.
  10. Bake about 20 minutes covered, until cheese is mostly melted.
  11. Uncover and bake about 20 minutes more, or until the top is nicely browned.
  12. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Using Rao’s Alfredo Sauce makes it convenient, but you can make your own for a fresher taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg