Description
A comforting chicken and rice casserole enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 2 cans cream of chicken or mushroom soup
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups milk
- 1 envelope onion soup mix (or homemade)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix rice, soups, milk, water, and onion soup mix.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Add half of the cheese, stirring gently.
- Nestle the chicken breasts on top of the mixture.
- Cover firmly with foil and bake for 90 to 120 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs or serve with a side salad for balanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, rice casserole, comfort food