Description
A comforting and easy chicken and rice casserole that’s perfect for a family dinner. This one-dish meal is creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Stir in the frozen peas if using.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top, and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of paprika or dried thyme.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken and rice casserole, easy dinner, one-dish meal, baked chicken and rice