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Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole: Your Weeknight Comfort Hero

A close-up serving of creamy, shredded cheesy chicken and rice topped with melted, slightly browned cheddar cheese.
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You need a simple, hearty dinner for a busy night. This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a one-dish wonder, combining tender chicken, creamy rice, and melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food experience 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 cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, uncooked rice, chicken broth, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and the frozen broccoli florets, if you are using them.
  4. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese until it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  5. Pour the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  6. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes.
  8. Carefully remove the foil. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
  9. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the cheesy chicken and rice bake rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • You can substitute the cream of mushroom soup with another can of cream of chicken soup for a stronger chicken flavor.
  • If you use leftover cooked rice instead of uncooked rice, reduce the baking time significantly and add more liquid (about 1/2 cup extra broth or milk).
  • For an extra layer of flavor, mix 1/4 cup of panko breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese for the last 10 minutes of baking.

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