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

Looking for a comforting and hearty dinner option that's easy to make and sure to please the whole family? Look no further than this recipe for Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole. This dish is a comforting and satisfying one-pot meal that's perfect for those busy weeknights when you need something quick and delicious on the table.

With a creamy and cheesy sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked rice, this casserole is a true crowd-pleaser. Plus, it's a great way to use up any ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (23 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (23 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 ½ cups instant white rice
  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a deep 9x13-inch (or larger) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix chicken stock, condensed soups, melted butter, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Spread rice on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with cubed chicken. Carefully pour stock-soup mixture over top, being careful it doesn't overflow. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top to cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is cooked through and cheese is nicely browned, 60 to 75 minutes, depending on size of chicken cubes. Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    568 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 115mg
    • Sodium: 1533mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 245mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 278mg