Description
This Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting and simple weeknight meal featuring tender chicken, creamy condensed soup, cooked rice, and mixed vegetables, all baked together and topped with melted cheddar cheese for a flavorful, hearty dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups uncooked Minute Rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie, shredded or chopped)
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 3 cups grated cheddar cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and position the rack in the middle.
- Mix Soup and Broth: In a bowl, combine the condensed cream of chicken soup and chicken broth, stirring until smooth and well blended.
- Prepare Casserole Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the uncooked rice, cooked chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, chopped scallions, and 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese to the casserole dish.
- Add Soup Mixture: Pour the soup and broth mixture over the ingredients in the casserole dish. Toss everything until thoroughly coated and then spread in an even layer.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with foil or a lid to ensure the rice cooks properly. Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Add Cheese Topping: Carefully remove the casserole from the oven. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake Uncovered: Return the casserole to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the rice is soft and creamy.
Notes
- This casserole is a perfect, easy weeknight meal made with pantry staples and rotisserie chicken.
- Covering the casserole tightly during the first bake is critical to ensure the rice cooks properly and absorbs all the flavors.
- Using rotisserie chicken speeds up preparation but you can use any cooked chicken you prefer.
- You can swap frozen mixed vegetables for fresh or other vegetable mixes based on preference.
- Leftover casserole stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheats nicely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 449
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1221 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg
