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Easy One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

A spoonful of cheesy chicken and rice casserole lifted from a white baking dish.
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Make this easy, one-pot chicken and rice casserole for a comforting, hearty family dinner. It uses simple ingredients and requires minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (like peas and carrots)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional topping)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping, if using breadcrumbs)

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, uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, water, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix these ingredients until they are well combined.
  3. Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables.
  4. Pour the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. This step is important for cooking the rice properly.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes. Do not lift the foil during this time; this is the ‘no-peek’ method.
  7. Carefully remove the foil. Stir the mixture gently. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  8. If you want a crunchy topping, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese.
  9. 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.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute the cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery soup for a different flavor profile.
  • For a richer flavor, use leftover rotisserie chicken.
  • If you do not have long-grain white rice, you can use instant rice, but reduce the baking time by 10 minutes.

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