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Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole

This delicious and comforting chicken and rice casserole is the perfect dinner recipe for busy weeknights. Made with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice, it’s a family favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Keywords: butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes, easy recipes ninja creami, recipes for dinner
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked rice, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and milk.
  3. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
  4. Spread half of the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Add the shredded chicken over the mixture and then top with the remaining rice mixture.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  7. Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top (optional).
  8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or Italian seasoning. You can also mix in frozen peas and carrots for added texture and nutrition.