Description
Chicken and rice casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any meal. With tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy sauce, this dish is not only easy to make but also customizable to fit your family’s preferences. Perfect for busy weeknights, this casserole creates lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Cook rice according to package instructions using chicken broth instead of water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, sautéed vegetables, and shredded chicken until well mixed.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg