Warm, comforting, and brimming with flavor, this Chicken Rice Casserole is the ultimate one-dish meal for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner. With tender, seasoned chicken breasts nestled atop a creamy blend of long-grain white rice, chicken broth, and savory soups, this casserole bakes to perfection in under an hour. A touch of garlic, onion, and paprika adds just the right amount of spice, while a generous sprinkle of melted cheddar cheese creates the perfect golden topping. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish, this dish offers a satisfying blend of textures and flavorsβall in one pan! Easy to prepare with minimal cleanup, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray.
Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts, then season them with half of the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Set aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the uncooked rice, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, onion powder, the remaining salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
Pour the rice mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap the steam and ensure the rice cooks evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
After 40 minutes, carefully remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Return the baking dish to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld and the rice finish setting.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm. Enjoy your hearty Chicken Rice Casserole!
Calories |
1526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 69.1 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 7228 mg | 314% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.8 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 124.3 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 1346 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1903 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.