Description
A comforting casserole combining chicken, rice, and a creamy sauce for a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your preference)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: vegetables (peas, carrots, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded cooked chicken, uncooked rice, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Add any optional vegetables like peas or carrots and stir them into the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it evenly. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use leftover rotisserie chicken for added flavor. Substitute cream of mushroom soup with a homemade sauce for a lower-calorie version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg