Cheesy Chicken & Rice
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 9
🥘 Yield: 1 9×13 pan
Description:
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cheesy Chicken & Rice, a beloved dish that’s a staple in our household. This recipe, inspired by a BH&G casserole book, has been enhanced with extra liquid to achieve a wonderfully creamy texture. It’s a dish that’s both cheesy and satisfyingly good, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast halves, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
- 5 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups broccoli spears, optional
- 10 broccoli stems
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 323.6
- Fat: 19.7g
- Saturated Fat: 10.4g
- Cholesterol: 67.5mg
- Sodium: 454.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.6g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 1.4g
- Protein: 16.9g
Recipe Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and dried basil until well mixed. Fold in the cooked rice until evenly coated.
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Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and spread the rice mixture evenly across the bottom.
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Arrange the sliced chicken breast halves on top of the rice mixture. If desired, place broccoli spears between the chicken slices for added flavor and nutrition.
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Cover the baking pan tightly with aluminum foil to seal in the flavors.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 1 hour if using uncooked chicken. If your chicken is already cooked, reduce the baking time to about 40 minutes.
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If you’re short on time, you can alternatively microwave the dish for 15 minutes, covered with wax paper, especially if your chicken is already cooked.
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During the last 10 minutes of baking, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the dish. For a golden and bubbly finish, uncover the dish during this step to prevent the cheese from sticking to the foil.
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Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
This Cheesy Chicken & Rice dish is a crowd-pleaser, boasting creamy textures, flavorful chicken, and a cheesy topping that’s sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Enjoy it as a hearty weeknight meal or as a comforting dish for any occasion!
