Description
A creamy and comforting classic chicken and rice casserole with a golden cheesy topping, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy Sunday dinners.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or canned)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup whole milk or chicken broth
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup frozen peas (optional)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons butter, diced
Cooking spray or butter for greasing dish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine rice, chicken, soups, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and peas if using. Stir well.
3. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
4. Top with 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese and dot with butter.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
6. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
7. Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For brown rice, add 1/2 cup extra broth and increase bake time by 20 minutes.
You can add vegetables like broccoli, spinach, or diced carrots.
Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-packaged.
Add a sprinkle of paprika for color on top before baking.
To freeze, cool completely and store tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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