Description
Mamaw’s Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, rich cream sauce, and fluffy rice for a family favorite. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, delivering warmth and flavor in every bite. With a golden cheesy topping and the option to customize with seasonal veggies or different proteins, it promises to bring everyone together at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg