Description
Best-Ever Chicken and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights and family gatherings. This creamy, flavorful dish features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables all baked to perfection under a blanket of gooey cheddar cheese. With minimal prep time and customizable ingredients, it’s a nostalgic meal that delivers warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, frozen vegetables, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken evenly.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg