Description
Chicken and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken pieces enveloped in fluffy rice and a rich, creamy sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, combining convenience and satisfying flavors that will please the whole family. With its golden crust and bubbly cheese topping, this casserole promises to be a new family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup pre-cooked vegetables (like peas or broccoli)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup with chicken broth until smooth, then stir in onion and garlic powders.
- Layer chicken breasts in the baking dish, pour the soup mixture over them, and evenly spread uncooked rice on top without stirring.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Carefully remove foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, swap white rice for brown rice. Customize with your favorite vegetables or spices to make it your own.