Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make one-dish meal, blending creamy soups, broccoli and cheddar-flavored rice, tender chicken breasts, and a smooth cheesy topping. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it combines convenience with hearty, homestyle flavors baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Rice and Soup Mixture
- 2 Knorr Rice Sides, Cheddar and Broccoli Flavor (5.5 oz size each)
- 1 can Cream of Chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup water
Chicken and Seasonings
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tablespoon seasoned salt (adjust to taste)
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic salt
Cheese Topping
- 1 can Campbell’s Nacho or Cheddar Cheese soup (10.75 oz)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice Base: Empty both Knorr Rice Sides packets into a casserole dish. Add the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and one cup of water. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the Chicken: Place the four boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly on top of the rice and soup mixture in the casserole dish.
- Season the Chicken: Cover the chicken breasts with seasoned salt, garlic salt, pepper, and dried basil if using. Rub the seasonings into the chicken to ensure they are well coated.
- Add the Cheese Topping: Spoon the Campbell’s Nacho or Cheddar Cheese soup over the chicken breasts and spread it evenly to cover the surface.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil to lock in moisture. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour and 45 minutes, allowing the rice to cook through and the chicken to become tender.
- Serve: Once baked, remove the foil carefully, serve the casserole hot, and enjoy this creamy, cheesy, and hearty dish.
Notes
- You may reduce the seasoned salt if you prefer a lower sodium dish.
- Adding basil is optional but gives a nice herbal note to the casserole.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- For extra creaminess, you can stir the casserole gently before serving if desired.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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