Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of this easy chicken and rice casserole, a perfect weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. This one-dish meal features tender pieces of boneless chicken breast nestled among fluffy long-grain rice, all enveloped in a creamy mushroom sauce and topped with gooey cheddar cheese. It’s not just delicious; it’s also flexible—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or spices to make it your own. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, you can have this satisfying dish baking in your oven in no time. Gather everyone around the table and enjoy a comforting meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a mixing bowl, combine uncooked rice with cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth until well mixed.
- Layer half of the rice mixture in the prepared dish, followed by seasoned chicken pieces. Top with the remaining rice mixture.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- Add fresh veggies like peas or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Customize the seasoning to suit your family’s taste preferences.
- Let the casserole sit for about five minutes after baking for better flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg