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Chicken Rice Casserole

A comforting and creamy chicken rice casserole that's perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners. Easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Ensure chicken is cooked through before shredding.
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz) Can swap for homemade if desired.
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese For topping.

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, uncooked rice, both types of soup, chicken broth, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  4. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  5. After 45 minutes, remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until it’s bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with steamed green beans or a crisp garden salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer. Reheat covered with foil.

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