Description
Cheesy chicken & rice casserole is the quintessential comfort food that brings warmth and joy to the dinner table. This dish features tender chicken, creamy cheese, and fluffy rice, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, each bite delivers a delightful explosion of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup cheddar and 1 cup mozzarella)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas & carrots)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Optionally, sear in a pan until golden brown.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine uncooked rice, shredded cheese, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and frozen vegetables. Mix until well-coated.
- Pour half the mixture into the baking dish, place seasoned chicken on top, and cover with remaining mixture.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove foil in the last 10 minutes to allow cheese to bubble.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg