Description
Cheesy chicken and rice casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with a creamy blend that makes weeknight meals a total breeze. Packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and melted cheese, this simple dish delivers hearty satisfaction without complicated cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3–4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Grains and Base:
- ¾ cup Minute Rice
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup
- 1 ⅓ cups Chicken Broth
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 12 ounces Frozen Peas and Carrots
- ¼ Onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Cheese:
- ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Thoroughly coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 10.75 oz cream of chicken soup, 1 ⅓ cups chicken broth, ¾ cup Minute Rice, ¼ diced onion, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 12 oz frozen peas and carrots, ¼ tsp pepper, and ¼ tsp salt. Stir until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the complete mixture into the prepared baking dish. Carefully arrange 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture, ensuring they are partially submerged.
- Securely cover the entire dish with aluminum foil. Slide the casserole into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for exactly 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese across the entire surface of the casserole. Return to the oven uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
- Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa to boost nutritional value and add more fiber to the dish.
- Use rotisserie chicken as a time-saving shortcut that adds extra flavor and reduces prep work.
- For a lighter version, replace cream of chicken soup with low-sodium chicken broth and Greek yogurt.
- Season the chicken with herbs like thyme or rosemary before baking to create deeper flavor layers in the casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg