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Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole: Your Weeknight Comfort Dinner

A scoop of cheesy chicken and rice casserole topped with melted cheddar cheese and herbs.
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You need a simple, hearty meal for a busy night. This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a one-dish wonder. It combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and gooey melted cheese for a comforting dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli florets (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk, uncooked rice, broccoli (if using), onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese into the chicken and rice mixture.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
  8. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rice is tender.
  9. Let the Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • If you use pre-cooked rice, reduce the initial covered baking time to 30 minutes.
  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of cooked, chopped onion with the soup mixture.
  • This recipe works well as a Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Rice by cooking on low for 4-5 hours after mixing all ingredients except the top cheese layer. Add the cheese and cook uncovered for 15 minutes until melted.

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