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Creamy Dump and Bake Chicken and Rice Casserole

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This is a simple, one-dish chicken and rice casserole that uses uncooked rice and requires minimal preparation time. It bakes into a creamy, cheesy comfort food perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli florets (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, milk, frozen broccoli (if using), onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix these ingredients well.
  3. Fold in the cooked, shredded chicken and 1.5 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese into the soup and rice mixture.
  4. Spread the entire mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 50 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and the crushed butter crackers (if using) over the top.
  8. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the rice is tender.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • You can substitute the cream of chicken and mushroom soups with two cans of cream of celery soup for a different flavor profile.
  • For a Pioneer Woman style richness, replace the milk with heavy cream.
  • If you use leftover cooked rice instead of uncooked rice, reduce the baking time by about 20 minutes and add an extra 1/2 cup of chicken broth.

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