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

If you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal that can be thrown together in no time, then look no further than this quick and easy chicken and rice recipe. This dish is perfect for those busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table fast, but still want something hearty and nutritious.

With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep work, this recipe is a breeze to make. The combination of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and savory seasonings will have everyone in th...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes, crumbled
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 cups cooked, cubed chicken
  • ½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cups cooked Texmati® White or Brown Rice
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in medium saucepan. Blend in flour and chicken bouillon cubes. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in chicken and mushrooms. Spread cooked Texmati Rice in buttered 9 x 13 inch baking dish; spoon chicken mixture over rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes or until casserole is hot and bubbly.
  • Nutrition

    489 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 626mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 188mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 343mg