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Casserole dish with Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole.
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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is an easy chicken casserole recipe for a busy day. Only a few minutes of prep work and the oven does the rest!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Casserole
Servings: 10
Calories: 406kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Layer rice, 1 cup shredded cheese, salt, and pepper in pan.
    Place chicken breasts on top. Daub rounded teaspoons of cream of chicken soup over the chicken breasts and rice.
    Casserole dish with rice, cheese, chicken, cream of chicken sauce for Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole.
  • Pour water on top and sprinkle with onion soup mix.
    Casserole dish with unbaked Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole.
  • Bake uncovered for 1 hour. 
    Baked Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole in a casserole dish.
  • Remove from oven, and stir excess sauce into the rice. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
    Extra cheese and parsley on Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole.

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Notes

  • If using brown rice, add 15 minutes to baking time.
  • In a hurry? Boil the water before pouring over the top. Quickly cover with foil to trap in the heat and bake as directed. This can save you up to 15 minutes of cooking time. 
 
Leftovers:
  • The USDA recommends keeping leftover cooked chicken for a maximum of four days.
  • After cooking and consuming your tender chicken, take your leftovers from your baking dish or your casserole dish and place in an airtight container where it can remain safely for up to four days in the fridge. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 1mg