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
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2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
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1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
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2 cups chicken broth
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1/2 cup milk
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
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2 tbsp butter (melted)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
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In a large bowl, mix together the uncooked rice, both soups, chicken broth, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
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Fold in cooked chicken and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
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Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
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Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese over the top.
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In a small bowl, mix melted butter and panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over the cheese layer.
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Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and top is golden brown.
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Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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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