Description
A straightforward and comforting chicken and rice casserole recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, combine the uncooked rice and chicken broth.
- Add the chicken pieces, cream of chicken soup, milk, and chopped onion to the baking dish. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rice is fully cooked.
- Let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Add frozen peas or carrots during the last 15 minutes of baking for added vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken and rice recipe, easy chicken casserole, baked chicken and rice, comfort food, one-dish meal