Description
This Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole Delight is the ultimate comfort food—easy to prepare, packed with cheesy goodness, and perfect for busy weeknights. A golden, crispy topping adds just the right crunch to this cozy, creamy, family-favorite meal.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp butter (melted)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
In a large bowl, mix together the uncooked rice, both soups, chicken broth, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
Fold in cooked chicken and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese over the top.
In a small bowl, mix melted butter and panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over the cheese layer.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and top is golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken works great for a shortcut.
For a spicy twist, use pepper jack cheese or add red pepper flakes.
Add a handful of spinach or peas for a veggie boost.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg