🧀🍗 Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Comfort! 🍚💛
Craving cozy vibes and melty cheese? This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is your one-dish wonder! Packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and ooey-gooey cheesy goodness, it’s the perfect weeknight family favorite. 🏡✨
🛒 Ingredients:
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Directions:
Preheat & prep:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
Mix it all together:
In a large bowl, combine both soups, chicken broth, uncooked rice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and 1 ½ cups of cheese. Stir in shredded chicken.
Assemble the casserole:
Pour mixture into the prepared dish and cover with foil.
Bake:
Bake covered for 50–55 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Top & broil:
Remove foil, sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese on top, and broil for 2–3 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Garnish & serve:
Let it sit for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!
⏱ Time: 10 min prep | 55 min bake
🍽 Serves: 6
📌 Tip: Use rotisserie chicken to save time!