Description
This dump and bake chicken and rice casserole is a fuss-free weeknight meal that combines raw rice, tender chicken, and creamy soup in one dish for a warm, comforting dinner. Minimal prep and cleanup make it perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
2. Spread the rinsed rice evenly across the bottom of the dish.
3. In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Pour the soup and broth mixture over the rice, ensuring even coverage.
5. Nestle the chicken breasts into the rice mixture so they are partially submerged.
6. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
7. If using cheese, uncover for the last 10 minutes, sprinkle cheese over the top, and bake until melted and bubbly.
8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85
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