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Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole: Your Weeknight Win

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Make this simple, one-dish Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole for a comforting, family-friendly dinner. It is quick to assemble and delivers maximum cheesy goodness.

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 salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli florets (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Give yourself a high-five for getting started!
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, uncooked rice, chicken broth, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix these ingredients well until everything is evenly coated.
  3. If you are using broccoli, stir in the frozen florets now. This is a great way to add some color and nutrients!
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.
  6. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes. You are doing great!
  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 to 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let the cheesy chicken and rice casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Take a moment to appreciate how good that smells!

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, mix 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese with the final layer of cheddar cheese.
  • If you use leftover cooked chicken, this recipe becomes an even faster weeknight chicken dinner.
  • If you prefer a crispier top, sprinkle 1/2 cup of crushed butter crackers over the cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking.

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