cheesy chicken and rice casserole
This one-dish cheesy chicken and rice casserole is easy, quick, and tasty. It is perfect for busy families and simple enough for a weeknight meal. Made with simple ingredients that you may have on hand, this is one recipe you can get behind.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken brith
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups long grain white rice
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
How To Make cheesy chicken and rice casserole
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease or spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Step 2Whisk the chicken broth, condensed cream of chicken soup, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper in the dish.
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Step 3Add the rice, peas, and cubed chicken and stir to combine. Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes or until the rice is tender.
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Step 4Sprinkle the top with cheddar cheese and put it back in the oven uncovered for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts. Put the aluminum foil back over the casserole loosely and let it rest for 10 minutes.
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