Description
This Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting, cheesy baked dish that combines tender cooked chicken, flavorful rice, and mixed vegetables, all baked together with creamy chicken soup and sharp cheddar cheese for a family-friendly and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Creamy Base
- 3 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked Minute Rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie), shredded or chopped
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
- 3 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the rack in the middle of the oven.
- Mix Soup and Broth: In a bowl, combine the condensed cream of chicken soup and chicken broth, stirring until smooth and well blended.
- Prepare Casserole Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray like Pam to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the uncooked Minute Rice, shredded chicken, frozen vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, scallions, and one cup of the grated cheddar to the dish.
- Add Soup Mixture: Pour the soup and broth mixture over the ingredients in the dish, toss or stir gently to coat everything evenly, then spread into an even layer.
- Bake Covered: Cover tightly with foil or a lid, and bake for 45 minutes to ensure the rice cooks thoroughly and the ingredients meld together.
- Add Remaining Cheese and Finish Baking: Remove from oven, uncover, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top, and return to oven uncovered for another 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and rice is tender.
Notes
- I strongly recommend using instant rice as this recipe has not been tested with other rice types. Other varieties may require longer cooking times and additional liquid adjustments.
- Ensure the dish is covered during the initial baking to allow the rice to absorb flavors and cook evenly.
- You can customize the vegetables and cheese types based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8th of casserole)
- Calories: 449 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1221 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg
