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Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole: Your Weeknight Comfort Hero

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You need a simple, hearty dinner that pleases everyone? This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is the ultimate one-dish wonder. It combines tender chicken, creamy rice, and gooey melted cheese for a comforting meal that requires minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, uncooked rice, chicken broth, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, and pepper. Mix these ingredients well.
  3. Stir in the cooked chicken and the optional frozen peas until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture.
  5. Spread the entire mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
  9. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rice is tender.
  10. Let the cheesy chicken and rice casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • If you use leftover cooked chicken, this recipe comes together very quickly.
  • For extra flavor, add 1 cup of steamed, chopped broccoli florets along with the chicken.
  • You can substitute the cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery soup if you prefer.
  • To make this a Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Rice, combine all ingredients (except half the cheese), cook on low for 4-5 hours, then stir in the remaining cheese and cook until melted.

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