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Delicious Chicken Rice Casserole

A creamy, flavorful casserole featuring tender chicken, rice, and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup rice (uncooked, preferably long-grain)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus extra for topping
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables corn, peas, and carrots work well
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil optional for greasing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a casserole dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, uncooked rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, frozen mixed vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
  2. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and sprinkle extra cheddar cheese on top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Once done, let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a lighter dish, you can swap chicken broth for vegetable broth. Feel free to add other pre-cooked vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze for 2 months.