Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole for Comfort
A simple and comforting baked casserole with chicken, rice, and a creamy cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine diced chicken, rice, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in the baking dish. Stir to blend.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken reaches 165°F.
- While the casserole bakes, heat milk and cream cheese in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted, creating a cheese sauce.
- Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the chicken and rice mixture.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Do not overcook the rice.
- Cut chicken into uniform sizes for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90
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