Everything But The Kitchen Sink Casserole

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Everything But The Kitchen Sink Casserole to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Everything But The Kitchen Sink Casserole, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (1 ounce) package garlic and
• mushroom soup mix
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 1 1/2 cups cooked and cubed
• ham
• 1 pound cubed cooked chicken
• breast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• with garlic and onion
• 2 tablespoons dry Marsala wine
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 cup dried plain breadcrumbs
• (optional)
• 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, grated
• (optional)
• salt and freshly ground black
• pepper to taste

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Lightly grease a baking dish

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Stir the chicken broth, mushroom soup mix, mustard, and honey together in a bowl until thoroughly blended

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Spread the rice evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Cover the rice with a layer of ham, then the chicken

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat