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Grandma’s Classic Chicken and Rice Casserole

Grandma’s Classic Chicken and Rice Casserole

A timeless, comforting dish made with tender chicken, creamy soup, and fluffy rice; just like grandma used to make. This one-dish meal is easy to prepare, feeds the whole family, and brings nostalgic warmth to the dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: chicken, Easy Dinner ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz or substitute with homemade
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 tsp garlic powder optional
  • 1 tsp onion powder optional
  • 1 tsp dried parsley or fresh for garnish
  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs boneless skinless, cut into chunks

Equipment

  • 1 Baking dish 9x13 inch preferred
  • 1 Mixing Bowl (for combining ingredients)
  • 1 Foil To cover the casserole

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked rice, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. Place the chicken pieces evenly on top of the mixture.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with foil to keep moisture in.
  6. Bake for 1 hour, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Let rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can swap in brown rice, but increase the liquid and cook time.
  • For added veggies, stir in frozen peas and carrots before baking.
  • Leftovers reheat well and are even better the next day!
Grandma’s Classic Chicken and Rice Casserole
Grandma’s Classic Chicken and Rice Casserole