Description
Experience the warmth of home with Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole. This comforting dish features tender chicken, creamy rice, and a delightful blend of spices, all baked to perfection. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this casserole is easy to make while delivering unforgettable flavors that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (no need to thaw)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced chicken breasts and uncooked rice to the skillet, ensuring everything is coated in the butter mixture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth until smooth. Pour this mixture over the chicken and rice in the baking dish.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika before adding frozen mixed vegetables.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg