Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Make this simple, one-dish Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole for a comforting weeknight dinner. It uses basic ingredients to create a creamy, satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Total Time: 70 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup frozen broccoli florets (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, uncooked rice, chicken broth, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- If you are using broccoli, stir it into the chicken and rice mixture now.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Carefully remove the foil. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top if desired.
Notes
- You can use leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
- If you prefer a crispier top, add a layer of crushed butter crackers mixed with melted butter during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 95