Description
Looking for a comforting dish that’s both easy to make and delicious? This Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe is the answer! Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this casserole combines tender chicken, creamy mushroom sauce, and fluffy rice all baked to perfection. With minimal prep work and maximum flavor, it’s a one-dish wonder that will impress everyone at your table. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or seasonings to make it uniquely yours. Plus, it’s great for leftovers, making it an ideal choice for meal prep. Try this heartwarming recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups white rice
- 1 large onion
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 4 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Fresh thyme
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9"x13" baking dish with olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rinsed rice, chopped onion, chicken broth, and cream of mushroom soup. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs skin side up in the mixture. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with thyme and garlic.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil; bake for another 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Optional: Broil for an additional 3-5 minutes for crispy skin.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg