Description
Warm chicken and rice casserole delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Creamy, hearty layers of tender chicken nestled with fluffy rice make this classic dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a cozy 350°F, preparing a welcoming environment for your hearty casserole.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and combine 2 cups of tender shredded chicken with 1 cup of long-grain white rice, creating a comforting base.
- Pour in the 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup and 1 cup of rich chicken broth, stirring until everything blends smoothly.
- Fold in 1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables, giving your casserole a colorful and nutritious boost.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, then season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Transfer the mixture into a generously greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly for consistent cooking.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil, sealing in all those delicious aromas while baking for 30 minutes at 350°F.
- Carefully remove the foil and scatter 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the surface.
- Return the uncovered dish to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt into golden, bubbly perfection.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven, allowing the flavors to settle and making it easier to serve.
Notes
- Swap white rice for brown rice to boost fiber and nutrition, but add an extra 10-15 minutes to baking time.
- Fresh vegetables work best, but frozen mixed vegetables can save time and still deliver great flavor.
- Choose low-sodium cream soup to control salt content, especially helpful for heart-healthy diets.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream soup and verify all ingredient labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg