Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole
A creamy chicken casserole with fluffy rice and melted cheddar on top, perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (use rotisserie chicken or leftovers)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and grease the dish. Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Shred the chicken. Shred 2 cups of cooked chicken with two forks.
- Mix everything except the cheese. In a large bowl, mix the chicken, rice, both soups, broth, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Pour it into the dish. Pour the mixture into the greased dish and spread it out evenly.
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Add the cheese and bake again. Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheddar evenly over the top, and bake for 15 more minutes.
- Rest and serve. Rest for 5 minutes, sprinkle with parsley if you like, and serve warm.
Notes
Use long-grain rice for the best texture. Avoid skipping the foil during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, rice, creamy, dinner