Description
Cheesy chicken and rice casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or busy weeknights. This creamy dish combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of savory spices, all topped with golden, bubbly cheese. It?s easy to prepare and can be customized to suit any taste. Whether you’re looking for a hearty main dish or a delightful side, this casserole will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- In a large bowl, combine uncooked rice, chicken broth, garlic, onion powder, and sour cream; mix until well combined.
- Layer the cooked chicken over the rice mixture in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 805mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg