Description
This Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a fantastic meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful rice, and vibrant vegetables, which makes it a perfect option for a quick dinner. Its creamy texture and cheesy topping will make it a favorite for anyone seeking a comforting and homemade dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken with herbs soup
- 1 (15 oz) bag frozen peas and carrots
- 1 (1 oz) packet Lipton onion soup mix
- 2 lbs chicken cutlets, or thinly sliced chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, frozen peas and carrots, and onion soup mix. Pour this mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Arrange the chicken on top of the rice mixture and add the sliced butter over the chicken. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 1 hour at 375°F. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken's internal temperature is 165°F.
- Once baked, turn off the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the chicken. Return to the oven for about 3 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Fluff the rice with a fork just prior to serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand.
You can substitute the vegetables with your favorite frozen mix or fresh options.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 856mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg