How to Make Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love, then this Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice recipe is the perfect choice. Packed with flavor and creamy cheese, this dish is sure to become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.

This recipe is incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. With minimal prep work and only one dish to clean, it's a convenient and time-saving option for busy we...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups rice
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, or more to taste
  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
  • 3 cups water, or more as needed
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix (such as Lipton®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread rice into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over the rice; season with black pepper and salt. Arrange chicken breast halves evenly atop the rice and cheese layers. Dot chicken breasts evenly with rounded teaspoons of cream of chicken soup. Pour 3 cups water over the chicken and finish by sprinkling onion soup mix evenly over everything.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Check rice for doneness; if water is already completely absorbed, add 1/2 cup more water to keep mixture moist. Continue baking until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese over the dish.
  • Nutrition

    794 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 2218mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 90g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 46g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 387mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 432mg