Paula's Chicken and Rice Casserole

Cozy up with the ultimate comfort food: Paula's Chicken and Rice Casserole—a creamy, one-dish wonder perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This hearty casserole features tender, seasoned chicken breasts nestled in a bed of fluffy, flavor-packed rice infused with cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soups. A medley of vibrant frozen vegetables brings a nutritious boost, while a golden layer of melted cheddar cheese adds irresistible decadence. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward oven baking, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Serve this classic chicken and rice casserole as a satisfying main course, and watch it become a family favorite! Perfect for meal planning and leftovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup
• 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of mushroom soup
• 1.5 cups Chicken broth
• 1.5 cups Frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 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 non-stick cooking spray.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth over medium heat until warm.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, warm chicken broth, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 5

Fold in the frozen mixed vegetables and set aside.

Step 6

Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 7

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, brown the chicken breasts for 2 minutes on each side. They do not need to be fully cooked at this step.

Step 8

Pour the rice and soup mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the dish, and return it to the oven. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 12

Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1893.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2576.5

Total Fat 97.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 519.3mg	0%
Sodium 5466.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 242.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 177.5g	0%

Vitamin D 166.6IU	0%
Calcium 1469.1mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 2664.8mg	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: 34.2%

Protein: 27.8%

Carbs: 38.0%