Description
A comforting casserole that combines tender chicken, creamy rice, and a medley of simple ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions until they’re translucent and fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, sour cream, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the uncooked rice to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- In a greased baking dish, lay the chicken breasts side by side. Pour the rice mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly covered.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
- After an hour, carefully remove the foil, sprinkle the cheese on top, and return it to the oven for another 15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute brown rice for white or swap the cheddar for your favorite cheese. To store leftovers, let the casserole cool and transfer to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, family recipe