Description
A comforting and creamy chicken and rice casserole made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the uncooked rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
3. Stir in the shredded chicken, frozen peas and carrots, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the casserole is bubbly.
6. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience and extra flavor.
Try swapping cheddar for Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a different twist.
If you prefer softer veggies, thaw or microwave the frozen peas and carrots before mixing them in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg