Description
Indulge in this creamy, cheesy Million Dollar Chicken Casserole that combines tender chicken, savory rice, and vibrant vegetables for a comforting family meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 cup Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice
- 1 ½ cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 2 cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix uncooked rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheese (reserve some for topping), frozen vegetables, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the mixture in the baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil, top with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Sear chicken for enhanced flavor before adding it to the casserole.
- Customize with your choice of vegetables like broccoli or spinach for added nutrition.
- For extra crunch, consider adding breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 682mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 87mg