Description
A hearty and creamy chicken rice winter casserole, baked to perfection with tender chicken, soft white rice, savory mushroom soup, and golden Parmesan. Perfect for cold nights, weeknight dinners, or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
2 (10.5 oz) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and brown chicken for 5 minutes per side. Remove and shred.
3. In the same skillet, sauté onion for 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
4. Add rice and toast for 1–2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
5. Add soup and broth. Stir to combine. Cover and bake for 1 hour.
6. Uncover, fold in shredded chicken, cover again, and bake 10 more minutes.
7. Remove foil, top with Parmesan, and broil 1–2 minutes until golden.
8. Sprinkle parsley on top and serve.
Notes
Rinse rice to avoid sogginess.
Broil only for 1–2 minutes to prevent burning.
Use leftover chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy chicken rice winter casserole, cozy casserole, baked chicken rice