Description
This Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, creamy soups, and fluffy rice, topped with melted cheddar cheese. It’s a perfect easy dinner option for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice Casserole Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown Chicken: Brown chicken pieces in olive oil in a skillet.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine soups, broth, seasonings, and rice in a bowl.
- Assemble: Pour rice mixture into the baking dish, top with chicken, cover with foil.
- Bake: Bake for 50–55 minutes, then add cheese and bake uncovered for 5–10 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving.
Notes
- You can use brown rice with adjusted liquid and baking time.
- Add vegetables like peas or broccoli for a complete meal.
- For extra creaminess, mix in some sour cream or cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
