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Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole

Perfect for family dinner or make ahead for lunches all week.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 9 x 13 Casserole Dish
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup
  • 12 oz Water
  • 3/4 cup Uncooked Rice
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 cup Frozen Veggies (green beans, corn, carrots, peas, etc.)
  • 4 each Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375℉
  • Mix all ingredients except chicken and cheese in casserole dish
  • Top with chicken breasts
  • Cover with aluminum foil
  • Bake for 1 hour
  • Uncover and sprinkle cheese on top
  • Let rest for 10 min before serving

Notes

  • For the water, I like to just fill the cream of chicken soup can with water rather than measuring it out with a separate cup. This helps get out some of the stubborn soup bits too. 
  • You can also use chicken tenderloins instead of full breasts. Simply put about 8 pieces instead of 4. 
  • For veggies, I like to use one 12 oz bag of frozen mirepoix blend. Mirepoix is a mix of onions, carrots, & celery. 
  • Common alterations:
    • You can use cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken.
    • You can choose to use brown or white rice. 
    • You can use different types of shredded cheese or skip the cheese completely. 
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