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Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole: Your Weeknight Comfort Dinner

A close-up serving of creamy cheesy chicken and rice topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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Make this simple, one-dish Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole for a hearty, comforting meal. It is quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights when you need a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the uncooked rice, chicken broth, milk, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Stir until the ingredients are well mixed.
  3. Fold in the cooked chicken and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese into the rice mixture.
  4. Pour the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese (and crushed crackers, if using) over the top.
  8. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rice is tender.
  9. Let the cheesy chicken and rice cool for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • For added vegetables, stir in 1 cup of frozen broccoli florets with the chicken mixture before baking.
  • If you use leftover rotisserie chicken, this recipe comes together even faster.
  • You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken soup if you prefer.

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