Description
A warm, creamy chicken and rice casserole that evokes memories of family gatherings, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup rice (any variety works)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, rice, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, chopped onion, chopped celery, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Tightly cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour—resist the urge to peek!
- If you’re using cheese, remove the foil after an hour. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
You can swap out the chicken for turkey or even a vegetarian alternative for a different flavor profile. Brown rice or quinoa can also substitute traditional rice for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, meal prep