Description
A comforting Chicken & Rice Casserole that combines juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and veggies in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 cups rice (white or brown)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a large casserole dish with cubed chicken, rice, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, mixed vegetables, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Mix all the ingredients well.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Stir the mixture and add shredded cheese if desired.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Check for doneness; the chicken should be fully cooked and rice tender.
- Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy the comforting Chicken & Rice Casserole warm.
Notes
Great as leftovers and can be customized with extra vegetables or spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, rice casserole, comfort food