Description
Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole is a classic comfort food dish that combines tender chicken, creamy soups, and fluffy rice for a hearty and satisfying meal. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter (cut into small pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the base: Spread the uncooked rice evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Mix the soups: In a large bowl, mix the cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, and cream of celery soups with the water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Layer the casserole: Pour half of the soup mixture over the rice and stir gently to distribute. Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture. Pour the remaining soup mixture over the chicken.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the top and dot with butter pieces.
- Bake: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes if desired for a slightly golden top.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred.
- For added flavor, stir in a cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the soup mixture or sprinkle some on top during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1040mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
