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Creamy Dump-and-Bake Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

A close-up of a serving of cheesy chicken and rice topped with melted cheddar cheese on a white plate.
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This is the ultimate one-dish comfort meal. You can make this incredibly creamy, cheesy, and gooey casserole with minimal prep time, making it a perfect kid-friendly, simple family dinner for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (use rotisserie for speed)
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli florets (optional, for color)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is incorporated.
  3. Stir in the uncooked rice and the frozen broccoli florets, if using. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly throughout the creamy base.
  4. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish. Spread it out so the rice is in a relatively even layer.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Carefully remove the foil. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
  8. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top for extra gooey cheese chicken rice appeal.

Notes

  • For an even faster weeknight meal, use leftover cooked chicken or pre-cooked rice. If using pre-cooked rice, reduce the initial covered baking time to 30 minutes.
  • You can substitute the cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery or cream of chicken for a different flavor profile.
  • This recipe works well as a dump and bake chicken meal; just assemble everything the night before and keep it covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake.

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