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Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake

A comforting, one-dish chicken and rice bake that's creamy, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (rotisserie chicken works beautifully)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn) Feel free to use leftover vegetables.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice, diced chicken, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth until well combined.
  3. Toss in the mixed vegetables along with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; stir to incorporate all those flavors.
  4. Pour the colorful mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  5. Generously top with shredded cheese.
  6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil, then bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

The dish is versatile—feel free to mix and match vegetables and cheeses. It can also be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.

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