Description
The Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This creamy one-dish meal combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and gooey cheese for a delightful experience that everyone will love. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this casserole can adapt to your family’s preferences. You can easily add vegetables or swap the chicken for turkey, making it a versatile option for any occasion. Plus, it reheats beautifully, ensuring delicious leftovers for the next day. Enjoy this warm and hearty casserole that is sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 2 cans cream of chicken or mushroom soup
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups milk
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice, cream of chicken or mushroom soup, milk, water, and onion soup mix until well mixed. Pour into the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture and stir slightly. Nestle the chicken on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Let sit for 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg