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Creamy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole: Easy Weeknight Comfort

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Make this creamy, cheesy chicken and rice casserole for a simple, hearty dinner. This one-pan recipe uses basic ingredients for ultimate comfort food flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice (leftover rice works well)
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (optional topping)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (if using cracker topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese into the chicken and rice mixture.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
  6. If using a topping, mix the crushed butter crackers with the melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the cheese layer.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly throughout and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  8. Let the rice casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • You can substitute cream of celery soup for the cream of mushroom soup if you prefer.
  • For a shortcut, use a rotisserie chicken for the shredded chicken component.
  • If you skip the cracker topping, the top cheese layer provides enough texture.

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