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creamy chicken and rice casserole

Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole – The Best One-Dish Comfort Food

This creamy chicken and rice casserole features tender chicken and fluffy rice, enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort food for family dinners and is incredibly simple to prepare. Give this easy recipe a try tonight!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups (300 g) cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup (200 g) long-grain rice
  • 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup (100 g) frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, peas and carrots, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
  4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  5. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add herbs like parsley or rosemary.
  • You can substitute cream of chicken soup with homemade or a different creamy soup if desired.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: creamy chicken and rice casserole, one-dish meals, comfort food