Grandma's Chicken Rice Casserole

Experience the heartwarming nostalgia of "Grandma's Chicken Rice Casserole," a comforting one-dish meal that brings family traditions to your table. This easy-to-make casserole combines tender, seasoned chicken breasts with creamy long grain rice infused with savory chicken broth, cream of mushroom, and cream of chicken soups. Packed with vibrant frozen mixed vegetables and topped with melted cheddar cheese, this recipe is a deliciously satisfying way to enjoy a classic homestyle dinner. With just 15 minutes of prep and a cozy aroma filling your kitchen while it bakes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. Serve it warm, and let the rich, cheesy flavors bring everyone together around the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Long grain white rice
• 2.5 cups Chicken broth
• 1 can Cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can Cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup Frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3

Season the chicken breasts with half of the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, frozen mixed vegetables, the remaining garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 9

Carefully remove the foil and check if the rice has absorbed the liquid and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C). If not, recover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 10

Once done, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top while the casserole is still hot.

Step 11

Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes to set.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy Grandma's comforting chicken rice casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2061.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2071.2

Total Fat 96.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 519.3mg	0%
Sodium 7174.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.1g
Protein 170.2g	0%

Vitamin D 166.6IU	0%
Calcium 1422.3mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 2535.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 33.2%

Carbs: 24.6%