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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Make the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole! Creamy, cheesy, and easy to make, it's a family favorite for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 406 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cups uncooked rice not Minute Rice
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup undiluted
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Layer rice, 1 cup shredded cheese, salt, and pepper in pan.If your chicken breasts are thicker than 1", cut them in half lengthwise or pound them flat with a mallet so they cook thoroughly and evenly. Place chicken breasts on top. Daub rounded teaspoons of cream of chicken soup over the chicken breasts and rice.
  2. Pour water on top and sprinkle with onion soup mix.
  3. Bake uncovered for 1 hour. 
  4. Remove from oven, and stir excess sauce into the rice. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Notes

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  • Leftovers:
  • If using brown rice, add 15 minutes to baking time.
  • In a hurry? Boil the water before pouring over the top. Quickly cover with foil to trap in the heat and bake as directed. This can save you up to 15 minutes of cooking time. 
  • The USDA recommends keeping leftover cooked chicken for a maximum of four days.
  • After cooking and consuming your tender chicken, take your leftovers from your baking dish or your casserole dish and place in an airtight container where it can remain safely for up to four days in the fridge. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 406kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 723mg (30%) Potassium 375mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 375IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 283mg (28%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 406

% Daily Value*

Calories 406kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 723mg 30%
Potassium 375mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 375IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 283mg 28%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.