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Best Ever Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

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This easy, one-pan chicken and rice casserole delivers classic comfort food flavor. It uses simple pantry staples to create a creamy, hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.

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 water or chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup buttery breadcrumbs for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, water or broth, uncooked rice, frozen vegetables, and chopped onion. Mix these ingredients until they are fully combined.
  3. Pour the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
  4. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. This is the ‘no-peek’ step.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes. Do not lift the foil during this time so the rice cooks properly.
  6. Carefully remove the foil. Stir the casserole gently. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  7. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rice is tender.
  8. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with buttery breadcrumbs, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use leftover roasted chicken.
  • If you prefer a richer sauce, substitute milk for the water or broth.
  • This recipe works well as a make-ahead dinner; assemble it completely, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10 minutes to the initial covered baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.

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