Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole 🧀🍗
Ingredients 🛒
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions 👩🍳
1️⃣ Prepare the casserole base:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Add the chicken:
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of paprika. Lay them over the rice mixture in the baking dish.
3️⃣ Top with cheese:
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken and rice.
4️⃣ Bake:
Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C internal temperature) and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
5️⃣ Garnish and serve:
Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired. Serve hot!
⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏱ Cook Time: 55 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🍴 Servings: 4
🔥 Calories: 420 kcal per serving
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