Description
Grandma’s Chicken and Rice Casserole brings comfort straight from the kitchen to your dinner table. Creamy, hearty, and guaranteed to make your family smile with each warm, delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 34 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to exactly 350°F (175°C) and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Dice 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts into uniform 1-inch cubes and thoroughly season with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and whisk together 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, and 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth until completely smooth.
- Spread exactly half of the rice mixture across the bottom of your prepared baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Distribute the seasoned chicken pieces uniformly over the first rice layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Pour the remaining rice mixture over the chicken, making sure to cover all meat surfaces completely.
- Seal the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for precisely 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and immediately sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Return uncovered dish to oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and edges become golden brown.
Notes
- Experiment with different cream soups like cream of chicken or celery for varied flavor profiles.
- For a lighter version, swap white rice with brown rice or quinoa to boost nutritional content.
- Ensure chicken is cut into uniform pieces so everything cooks evenly and stays tender.
- Add frozen mixed vegetables directly into the rice mixture for extra nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 695
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 70 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg