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Creamy Old School Chicken and Rice Casserole

A close-up serving of creamy chicken and rice casserole topped with melted cheddar cheese and a crispy breadcrumb crust.
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This recipe delivers the ultimate comfort food: a creamy, homestyle chicken and rice casserole that bakes up easily in one dish. It uses simple pantry ingredients for a satisfying, family-favorite dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup instant white rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, water, instant rice, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Pour the chicken and rice mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  4. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Carefully remove the foil. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture over the cheese layer.
  7. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly throughout.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the water with milk.
  • If you do not have instant rice, use 1 cup of long-grain white rice, but increase the liquid by 1/2 cup and increase the initial covered baking time to 45 minutes.
  • You can add 1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables, like peas and carrots, to the mixture before baking for extra nutrition.

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