Cheesy Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe
This cheesy chicken and rice casserole is the ultimate comfort food with tender chicken, creamy rice, and melty cheese. Easy to make and perfect for family dinners, this recipe combines pantry staples for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, mix rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the uncooked rice mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
- Layer the cooked chicken on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, stir lightly, and sprinkle cheese on top. Add peas if using.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Substitute cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or mozzarella if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg