Description
Garlic butter chicken and rice casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Hearty ingredients blend together creating a simple yet satisfying meal perfect for weeknight family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups white rice
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet at medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
- Combine 2 cups cooked white rice and 2 cups shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl. Pour in garlic-butter mixture.
- Mix in 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup and ½ cup chicken broth until ingredients are fully blended.
- Stir in ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ½ teaspoon dried parsley. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake at 375°F for 22 minutes until cheese melts and edges become golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set.
Notes
- Let the butter and garlic mingle carefully to develop a rich, aromatic base that infuses the entire dish with deep flavor.
- Ensure your chicken is pre-cooked and shredded thoroughly for even distribution throughout the casserole.
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the best melting quality and avoid pre-shredded cheese, which can have anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
- For a lower-carb version, swap white rice with cauliflower rice and use a low-sodium cream of chicken soup to reduce overall calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg