Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole: A Comforting Dinner

This hearty and comforting Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a classic dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. It’s easy to make and requires minimal effort, yet it delivers maximum flavor. The creamy sauce, tender chicken, and fluffy rice come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
• 1 packet dry onion soup mix
• 1 1/2 cups water

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Dish: Grease a large baking dish.
3. Layer Ingredients: Spread uncooked rice in the bottom of the dish. Place chicken breasts on top.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup and water. Pour over the chicken and rice.
5. Add Flavoring: Sprinkle dry onion soup mix evenly over the dish.
6. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
7. Serve: Let the dish cool slightly before serving.

Tips:

• For a more flavorful dish, consider adding vegetables like carrots, peas, or broccoli to the casserole.
• To make the casserole even creamier, add a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup to the mixture.
• If you want to make this dish ahead of time, you can assemble it and refrigerate it overnight. Bake as directed, adding an extra 15-20 minutes to the cooking time.

This Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a versatile dish that can be adapted to suit your preferences. It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken or to make a hearty meal for a crowd.

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Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

1 cup long grain rice, uncooked

1 packet dry onion soup mix

1 1/2 cups water

Instructions

A Simple and Satisfying Dish

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prep the Dish: Grease a large baking dish.

Layer Ingredients: Spread uncooked rice in the bottom of the dish. Place chicken breasts on top.

Combine Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup and water. Pour over the chicken and rice.

Add Flavoring: Sprinkle dry onion soup mix evenly over the dish.

Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Serve: Let the dish cool slightly before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Yields: 4 servings

• Author: Olivia Chen