Dinner

Chicken Casserole

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Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 55 min
Total Time 70 min
Servings 6

A comforting and hearty chicken casserole with tender chicken, creamy rice, and melted cheese.

Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Step 3: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then brown them in the skillet for about 3 minutes on each side until golden.
  4. Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, mixed vegetables, thyme, and paprika.
  5. Step 5: Spread the rice mixture evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. Step 6: Arrange the browned chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
  7. Step 7: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Step 9: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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