🍚 Comfort in a Dish: The Ultimate Creamy Chicken Rice Casserole
This Creamy Chicken Rice Casserole is the quintessential comfort food—easy to make, incredibly satisfying, and a guaranteed family favorite. With minimal prep and a bake-and-forget approach, this casserole delivers tender chicken, perfectly cooked rice, and a luscious, cheesy sauce in one pan. It's the ideal weeknight dinner solution!
đź•’ Prep Time and Servings
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
- Servings: 6-8
đź›’ Ingredients
| Category | Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
| Protein | Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts | 1.5 - 2 pounds | Cut into 1-inch cubes or left whole. |
| Pantry | Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice | 2 cups | Crucial: Do NOT use Instant/Minute rice, as it will become mushy. |
| Cream Base | Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup | 1 (10.5 oz) can | You can substitute Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Celery. |
| Cream Base | Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup | 1 (10.5 oz) can | |
| Liquid | Chicken Broth (Low Sodium) | 2 cups | Or use 1 cup broth and 1 cup milk for extra creaminess. |
| Flavor | Onion Soup Mix (Dry) | 1 envelope (about 1 oz) | Lipton or equivalent. |
| Seasoning | Salt | 1/2 teaspoon | Adjust to taste, especially if using regular broth/soup. |
| Seasoning | Black Pepper | 1/4 teaspoon | |
| Cheese | Shredded Cheddar Cheese | 2 cups | Divided. Colby Jack or a Mexican blend works great too. |
| Optional | Frozen Mixed Vegetables (Thawed) | 1 cup | Peas, carrots, and corn mix adds color and nutrition. |
| Equipment | Non-stick cooking spray or butter | As needed | For greasing the dish. |
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