🍗 Heavenly Chicken and Rice Casserole 🍚
A comforting and easy-to-make casserole that combines tender chicken, creamy rice, and a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!
📋 Ingredients:
- Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Rice & Sauce:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
📝 Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Mix the Sauce:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and dried thyme. Stir until well combined.
3️⃣ Prepare the Casserole:
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the uncooked rice evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Pour half of the soup mixture over the rice.
4️⃣ Add the Chicken:
- Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the rice and soup mixture.
- Pour the remaining soup mixture over the chicken.
5️⃣ Add Butter & Bake:
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the casserole.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
6️⃣ Cook:
- Bake the casserole, covered, for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
7️⃣ Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy the creamy, comforting flavors!
⏱️ Time Breakdown:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
🍴 Servings:
🔥 Calories:
This Heavenly Chicken and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—creamy, flavorful, and filling. Perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner!