From casseroles to stews,roast chickento pot pie, a delicious dinner brings everyone together.

There’s a reasoncream of chicken soupandcream of mushroom soupare so ubiquitous in Southern kitchens.

It’s a known fact: Chicken and mushrooms make everything taste better.

Southern Living Chicken Lombardy in the baking dish to serve

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Here are our best recipes that star our favorite protein and produce combo.

Make it even more wholesome by replacing the white rice with a whole grain.

Cremini mushrooms, collards, mozzarella, and a creamy sauce are a delicious combination.

instant pot chicken and rice

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With thyme and broccoli as supporting characters, this dish really shines.

Chicken And Rice Soup With Mushrooms

This recipe couldn’t be easier or tastier.

Pstthe secret ingredient is a quarter-cup of sherry.

Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits

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Double the crust, double the deliciousness.

Chicken Lombardy

Most people think of chicken marsala when they think of chicken and mushrooms.

But once you try this decadent, cheese-topped riff on the Italian-American recipe, you may never go back.

Quick King Ranch Chicken Skillet

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Southern Living Chicken Spaghetti Casserole in the dish to serve

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Southern Living Creamy Turkey Pasta Bake in the baking dish to serve

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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms

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Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms

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Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole

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Hot Chicken Salad - Southern Living

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Chicken Scallopini

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Chicken Tetrazzini

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Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pies

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Chicken Soups King Ranch Chicken Soup

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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