Description
Chicken and Rice Casserole brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Hearty, simple ingredients blend together for a satisfying meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken boneless breasts
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 2 packets Knorr chicken flavored rice and pasta blend
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
Seasonings and Extras:
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 375 degrees F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position.
- Pour both Knorr chicken rice packets directly into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add the entire can of cream of chicken soup to the rice blend and stir until completely combined.
- Gradually pour 4 cups of chicken broth into the dish, mixing thoroughly to prevent lumps.
- Slice 2 boneless chicken breasts into even 1-inch chunks and distribute evenly across the rice mixture.
- Sprinkle 1 chopped onion, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder over the chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper to your personal taste preference.
- Scatter 2 cups of shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese across the entire surface.
- Cover the baking dish completely with aluminum foil to trap moisture.
- Bake covered for 45 minutes at 375 degrees F.
- Remove foil and return to oven for additional 10 minutes until cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set properly.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs if your family prefers more tender meat with richer flavor.
- Choose low-sodium broth to control salt content and keep the dish healthier for those watching sodium intake.
- Sprinkle some fresh parsley or chives on top right before serving to add a bright, fresh note that cuts through the creamy richness.
- For a gluten-free version, replace the Knorr blend with a gluten-free rice mix and use a gluten-free cream of soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes - 1 hour
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg