Description
A comforting casserole combining juicy chicken, creamy soup, and fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 2 cans cream of chicken or mushroom soup
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups milk
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease your baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the rice, soup, milk, water, and onion soup mix. Pour into the greased baking pan.
- Sprinkle half the cheddar cheese into the mix and stir gently.
- Place the chicken on top and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let sit for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add frozen peas or diced bell peppers for extra nutrition. Consider using different cheeses for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg