Description
This chicken and rice casserole is the kind of recipe that feels like comfort on a plate—warm, creamy, and deeply satisfying. Long-grain rice simmers in savory broth, tender chicken cooks right on top, and everything blends into a cozy, flavorful dish that tastes like it took hours to make. It’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner but comforting enough to serve to guests. The leftovers reheat beautifully, the ingredients are pantry-friendly, and the whole experience feels like a nod to classic home cooking. If you’re craving a dish that’s easy, dependable, and full of hearty flavor, this casserole delivers every single time.
Ingredients
- Long-grain white rice
- Chicken broth
- Boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- Cream of chicken soup
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, finely chopped
- Butter
- Salt, pepper, paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a baking dish.
- Layer uncooked rice at the bottom and pour broth over it.
- Add cream soup, garlic, and onion; season generously.
- Place chicken pieces on top and drizzle with melted butter.
- Cover with foil and bake until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
- Rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use a flavorful broth to avoid a bland casserole. A little parsley or chives on top adds color and freshness. Letting the dish rest helps the rice set properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 108mg