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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole for Family Gatherings

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole for Family Gatherings

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Creamy chicken and rice baked with melted cheese in one convenient dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 438

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 uncooked chicken breasts
  • 2 cans 10.5 ounce each condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 Tablespoons onion soup mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh minced parsley Optional for serving

Method
 

  1. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread the uncooked rice evenly into the prepared pan, then sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  2. In a large glass measuring cup, combine the chicken broth and milk. Pour half of the mixture over the rice and cheese; stir to combine.
  3. Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, season with salt and pepper, and nestle them into the rice mixture in the pan.
  4. Spoon the condensed cream of chicken soup evenly over the top.
  5. Pour the remaining chicken broth and milk over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the top.
  6. Cover with foil and cook for 1 hour, then check the rice for doneness. If the rice is still undercooked, replace the foil and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the rice is completely cooked.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat, stir gently to combine the rice and sauce, and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top. Return the pan to the heat for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  8. Let stand for 10 minutes; garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Note: This dish is baked.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1421mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Cover the casserole with foil for the first half of cooking to retain moisture.

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