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    Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Easy

    Comfort food casserole with chicken, rice, and creamy sauce baked to perfection.

    45 minutes
    Cook Time
    6
    Servings
    Main Dishes
    Category
    4.5/5
    Rating

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Calories395
    Protein32g
    Carbohydrates42g
    Fat14g
    Chicken and Rice Casserole - delicious homemade recipe

    Ingredients

    Everything you'll need for this recipe

    • 2 cups long-grain white rice
    • 2 lbs chicken pieces
    • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
    • 2 cups mixed vegetables
    • 1 cup shredded cheese
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon herbs

    Instructions

    Step-by-step cooking directions

    1. 1

      Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large casserole dish.

    2. 2

      Layer rice in the bottom of the prepared dish.

    3. 3

      Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and herbs.

    4. 4

      Place chicken pieces over the rice layer.

    5. 5

      In a bowl, mix cream soup with chicken broth until smooth.

    6. 6

      Pour soup mixture over chicken and rice.

    7. 7

      Add mixed vegetables around the chicken.

    8. 8

      Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.

    9. 9

      Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake 5 more minutes until cheese melts.

    Pro Tips

    Expert advice for perfect results every time

    💡

    Use bone-in chicken for more flavor

    💡

    Check rice tenderness before removing foil

    💡

    Let casserole rest 5 minutes before serving

    Related Tags:

    chicken casserole
    comfort food
    family dinner
    one dish meal

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