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Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

This creamy chicken and rice casserole is warm, easy, and comforting—everything bakes together in one dish for a simple, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Casserole, Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish For baking the casserole
  • Mixing bowl To combine sauce ingredients

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup or homemade
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional, for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, milk, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add uncooked rice and chicken pieces to the bowl. Stir to coat everything evenly.
  • Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Dot the top with butter cubes.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 50–55 minutes. Uncover, stir, and bake 10 minutes more until rice is tender and sauce is creamy.
  • If using cheese, sprinkle over top in the last 5 minutes of baking. Let rest before serving.

Notes

  • Use cooked chicken if you prefer—just reduce the bake time slightly.
  • Frozen peas or carrots can be stirred in before baking for extra veggies.
  • Great for meal prep—leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
Keyword chicken casserole, creamy chicken rice bake, one pan dinner
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