Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole. With its creamy texture and wholesome ingredients, it makes for a quick and satisfying meal perfect for family dinners. Simple to prepare, this dish combines tender chicken, savory rice, and colorful veggies, making it a comfort food favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken with herbs soup
- 1 (15 oz) bag frozen peas and carrots
- 1 (1 oz) packet Lipton onion soup mix
- 2 lbs chicken cutlets, or thinly sliced chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, peas and carrots, and onion soup mix. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken on top of the rice mixture, add sliced butter on top, and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once cooked, turn off the oven, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the chicken, and return the casserole to the oven for 3 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving, then fluff the rice with a fork.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey for a different flavor.
For added vegetables, consider including bell peppers or corn.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 80mg