Dottie'S Zucchini, Chicken, And Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
    2 cups onions, chopped
    1 garlic clove, minced
    3 cups zucchini, diced
    2 cups mushrooms, sliced
    3 cups cooked chicken, diced
    1 cup white rice or 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
    2 1/2 cups chicken broth or 2 1/2 cups water
    1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
    1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
    salt and pepper
    2 cups tomatoes, chopped
    1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 350*.
    Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large sautee pan and saute 1 cup of the onions with the garlic for 2 minutes.
    Add the zucchini and mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes more.
    Combine the vegtables with the cooked chicken, rice, broth, spices, and cheese. Mix and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    Place mixture in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
    Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and saute the remaining cup of onions for 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes and chili powder. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    Spoon the topping over the rice and chicken mixture.
    Bake for 1 hour.

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