chicken and rice casserole
This comforting chicken and rice casserole is a family favorite, featuring tender chicken pieces, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
- 1.5 cups long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
- 0.5 cup milk or use water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, chicken broth, soup, milk, half of the cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until heated through and bubbly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake for another 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
You can add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition and color.