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Easy One-Pan Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

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This recipe delivers a hearty, comforting chicken and rice casserole that cooks in one pan, making cleanup simple. You get tender chicken and fluffy rice coated in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (like peas and carrots)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, 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, uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, milk, chopped onion, frozen vegetables, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix all ingredients well until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  4. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes.
  6. Remove the dish from the oven, uncover it, and stir the mixture gently. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  7. If using breadcrumbs, mix them with the melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese.
  8. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender, the liquid is absorbed, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • If you use raw chicken, cut it into 1-inch pieces and cook it first, or increase the initial covered baking time to 60 minutes to ensure it cooks through before adding the cheese.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the chicken broth with dry white wine.
  • This recipe works well with leftover rotisserie chicken to make it a quicker weeknight meal.

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