How to Make Cheesy Chicken Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a comforting casserole to warm you up on a chilly night, and this cheesy chicken casserole is no exception. Packed with tender pieces of chicken, delicious vegetables, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, this dish is the epitome of comfort food. Whether you're looking for a hearty dinner to feed the whole family or a dish to bring to a potluck, this cheesy chicken casserole is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 ½ cooked boneless chicken breasts, shredded, or more to taste
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup chopped fresh broccoli
  • ¾ cup chopped mushrooms
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 casserole

  • Bring water, chicken broth, and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place shredded chicken in a large casserole dish. Add cooked rice, soup, water chestnuts, Cheddar cheese, broccoli, mushrooms, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then spread the top so it's even.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned and bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    470 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 877mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 362mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 319mg