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Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole: Your Weeknight Comfort Dispatch

A square serving of cheesy chicken and rice casserole topped with melted cheddar cheese and herbs.
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This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is the simple, one-dish comfort food you need for busy weeknights. It combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and melted cheese into a hearty bake that your family will request often.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 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 sharp 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.
  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 well until everything is evenly coated.
  3. If you are using broccoli, stir in the frozen florets now.
  4. Spread the chicken and rice mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Carefully remove the foil. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
  8. 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.
  9. Let the cheesy chicken and rice bake rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top just before you serve it for extra cheesy goodness.

Notes

  • If you are short on time, use pre-cooked rice and reduce the initial covered baking time to 30 minutes.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute one can of soup with cream of celery soup.
  • You can use leftover rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
  • This recipe works well in a slow cooker; cook on low for 4-5 hours.

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