Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole
An easy, one-dish meal that combines comforting flavors with simple preparation, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup minute rice
- 1 can (12.5 oz) canned chicken, drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the canned chicken, minute rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheese, mixed vegetables, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add your favorite spices or herbs like thyme or rosemary. You can substitute cooked shredded chicken for canned chicken, and swap cheeses to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg