Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

6 servings
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is the definition of comfort food! White rice and chicken breasts are baked in a casserole dish to creamy and cheesy perfection. There's also a good amount of veggies in there for those picky eaters at your table!

Ingredients

  • low sodium chicken broth
    2 ½ c
  • boneless

    skinless chicken breasts cut in ½-¾" cubes), (about 2

    1 lb
  • vegetables
    2 c
  • long grain white rice

    rinsed well

    1 ½ c
  • heavy whipping cream
    1 c
  • seasoning salt
    2 tsp
  • Italian seasoning
    1 tsp
  • onion powder
    ½ tsp
  • black pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • butter

    cut into small pieces

    2 tbsp
  • cheddar or marble cheese
    2 c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13" baking dish.

  2. 2

    Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Add broth, uncooked chicken breasts, vegetables, rice, cream, seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, onion powder and black pepper to the baking dish. Stir to combine and dot with butter.

  4. 4

    Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40-50 minutes, until rice is tender.

  5. 5

    Remove foil and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven to melt and serve.

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

55 min6 servings592 cal

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