Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of our Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy blend of flavors topped with melted cheese, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or potlucks. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can easily whip up this one-dish wonder that pleases even the pickiest eaters. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or use leftover chicken to make it even easier. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this hearty casserole is sure to become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups milk
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease your baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice, soups, milk, water, and onion soup mix. Pour into the greased baking dish.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheese gently and place the chicken pieces on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and return to the oven for a few minutes until melted.
- Let rest for 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg