Description
Chicken and Rice Casserole brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table, blending tender chicken and creamy rice into a perfect weeknight meal that’ll have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Main Protein and Grains:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Vegetables and Soup Base:
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 3 cups chicken broth
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even heating.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and dump in 2 cups shredded chicken, 1 cup long-grain white rice, 3 cups chicken broth, and 1 cup cream of mushroom soup.
- Toss 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables into the bowl, then shake in 1 teaspoon each of garlic and onion powder, plus a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
- Thoroughly mix all ingredients until every component gets coated and distributed evenly throughout the mixture.
- Coat a baking dish with cooking spray, then pour the entire mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it smoothly across the surface.
- Seal the dish tightly with aluminum foil, creating a tight cover that traps moisture during cooking.
- Slide the covered casserole into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 30 minutes.
- Carefully remove the foil and sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and mixture to firm up slightly.
Notes
- Swap white rice for brown rice to add more fiber and nutrients to the casserole.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation and deeper flavor profile.
- Customize the vegetable mix based on what’s in your refrigerator, like frozen peas, carrots, or corn.
- For a gluten-free version, choose a cream of mushroom soup that’s certified gluten-free and check your seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg