Chicken and rice casserole

🍗 Chicken and Rice Casserole (Classic Comfort Recipe)

A warm, creamy, and filling dish that’s perfect for weeknights or meal prep.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté the onion until soft.
3. In a large bowl, mix rice, chicken broth, milk, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in shredded chicken, sautéed onions, and vegetables (if using).
5. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
6. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until rice is tender.
7. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
8. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

🔥 Optional Add-Ins

• Mushrooms or broccoli
• A dash of hot sauce
• Crispy fried onions on top
• Swap cheddar for mozzarella or pepper jack

If you’d like, I can also give you a healthier version, a dump-and-bake shortcut, or a from-scratch (no canned soup) version.