Description
This Midwestern classic combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy cheese sauce baked to golden perfection. It’s a nostalgic, hearty casserole that’s perfect for family dinners and easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup and milk until smooth.
3. Add cooked rice, chicken, onion, and peas and stir gently to combine.
4. Fold in 1.5 cups of cheddar cheese until slightly melted into the mixture.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and smooth the top.
6. In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole, then top with remaining cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 55
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