Description
This Elegant Christmas Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for holiday gatherings. Tender chicken, creamy cheddar cheese, and fragrant rice come together in a decadent casserole that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
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- 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 uncooked chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
Sauce:
- 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounce each) or homemade cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 3 Tablespoons onion soup mix OR 1 packet dry Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- 1 Tablespoon fresh minced parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook Rice: Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brown them in a skillet over medium heat. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Make Sauce: In a large bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, onion soup mix, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Casserole: In a baking dish, layer cooked rice, chicken pieces, sauce mixture, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add vegetables like peas, carrots, or broccoli to the casserole for added color and nutrition.
- Feel free to top the casserole with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for a crunchy topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg