chicken and rice casserole

Name: Chicken and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 to 11/2 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and cut up into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup(s) uncooked rice; 4 cup(s) chicken broth; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, room temperature; 10 ounce(s) box brocolli flowerets; 1 small onion chopped fine; 8 ounce(s) can water chestnuts, drained; 1 can(s) cream of chicken soup; 1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup; 1 cup(s) mayonnaise; 2 to 3 cup(s) grated cheddar cheese (mild or sharp, your preference); ## SPECIAL NOTE: IF YOU'RE USING CHICKEN FLAVORED RICE-A-RONI, OMIT THE UNCOOKED RICE, CHICKEN BROTH AND SALT. COOK ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS AND SET ASIDE. IT USUALLY TAKES TWO TO THREE BOXES.

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Elaine Bovender

Wilmington, NC

Updated on Oct 28, 2017

My husband loves chicken and rice and this is one of his favorites. I have also made this with chicken flavor Rice-a-Roni, it usually takes two to three boxes, depending on how much you need. You can also sautee a package of mushrooms and add them when you add the other veggies, if you'd like. Either way, this chicken and rice is scrumptious!

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chicken and rice casserole hot from the oven

prep time 35 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 6 to 8, depending on serving sizes

Ingredients

1 to 11/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and cut up into bite-sized pieces
1 cup uncooked rice
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
10 ounces box brocolli flowerets
1 small onion chopped fine
8 ounces can water chestnuts, drained
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
2 to 3 cups grated cheddar cheese (mild or sharp, your preference)
SPECIAL NOTE: IF YOU'RE USING CHICKEN FLAVORED RICE-A-RONI, OMIT THE UNCOOKED RICE, CHICKEN BROTH AND SALT. COOK ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS AND SET ASIDE. IT USUALLY TAKES TWO TO THREE BOXES.

How To Make chicken and rice casserole

Step 1

Cook chicken and cut up into bite-sized pieces, set aside. Boil broccoli and onion together until very tender, drain well and set aside.

Step 2

Combine uncooked rice with chicken broth and salt. Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. I used a Pampered Chef rice cooker for 35 minutes in the microwave and the rice came out perfectly. Add butter and fluff with fork.
Step 3

In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, broccoli and onions, and water chestnuts. In another bowl, combine soups and mayonnaise. Mix well and pour over chicken mixture and combine.
Step 4

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9 X 13 casserole dish with cooking spray. Pour in chicken mixture and smooth out. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top and cover with foil.
Step 5

Bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Remove from oven and let stand for a few minutes and serve.
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