4.3 from 162 votes
Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
This baked casserole features diced boneless, skinless chicken, uncooked rice, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, and onionsoup mix. The dish requires a slow bake that allows the rice to absorb flavors and become tender beneath a cheesy, creamy layer. The final touch of extra cheddar melted on top adds a pleasant golden crust. It's a comforting one-pan meal that combines protein, starch, and dairy in a filling, warm casserole perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
436 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken *boneless/skinless, diced
- 2 cups rice brown or white works, not Instant, uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese *shredded
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup *10.5 oz cans
- 3 cups water
- 1 envelope onion soup mix Lipton brand
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Layer the bottom of pan with the rice.
- Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese, salt pepper, and chicken to the top of the rice.
- Spread the 2 cans of cream of chicken soup over the chicken.
- Pour water on top, followed by the Lipton onion mix.
- Place pan carefully into the preheated oven, and allow to bake for 90 minutes. If using brown rice, add about 10 minutes to the baking time.
- Once cooked, remove from oven and sprinkle an additional 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top. Bake an additional 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt.
- Enjoy!!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
436kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
745mg
(31%)
Potassium
215mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
335IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
238mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 745mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 238mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.