Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
Savor the taste of home-cooked goodness with our cheesy chicken and rice casserole. With its golden crust, gooey cheese, and perfectly seasoned chicken, it's sure to become an instant family favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, cheesy, cheesy chicken and rice casserole, chicken, chicken and rice casserole
Servings: 6
Calories: 436kcal
- 1 lb chicken *boneless/skinless, diced
- 2 cups uncooked rice *brown or white works, not Instant
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese *shredded
- salt/pepper
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup *10.5 oz cans
- 3 cups water
- 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
Layer the bottom of pan with the rice.
Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese, salt pepper, and chicken to the top of the rice.
Spread the 2 cans of cream of chicken soup over the chicken.
Pour water on top, followed by the Lipton onion mix.
Place pan carefully into the preheated oven, and allow to bake for 90 minutes. If using brown rice, add about 10 minutes to the baking time.
Once cooked, remove from oven and sprinkle an additional 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top. Bake an additional 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt.
Enjoy!!
Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 1mg