Creamy Chicken and Rice – There’s a casserole out there for every occasion, but this is one that works for just about any of them. It’s creamy, it’s cheesy, and it’s a classic – Chicken Rice Casserole.
The word casserole is derived from a French word that means ‘saucepan’. Apparently, casseroles originated as communal pots that people shared for meals. The oldest recipe for a casserole, around 1250, consisted of pasta sheets cooked in water, layered with grated cheese and spices.
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Creamy Chicken and Rice
There’s a casserole out there for every occasion, but this is one that works for just about any of them. It’s creamy, it’s cheesy, and it’s a classic – Chicken Rice Casserole.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 442kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 10.5 oz cans cream of celery soup
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups white rice uncooked
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken broth, cream of celery soup, and butter until well combined. Add the rice, chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Pour rice mixture into prepared baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake until rice is cooked through and chicken is tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle cheese evenly over the top and return to oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 more minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1031mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 1mg
