Dump & Bake Creamy Rice & Chicken
A creamy and hearty casserole featuring tender chicken, savory rice, and flavorful cream soups, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice Make sure to use long grain for best results.
- 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs Thighs can add more flavor.
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1.75 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional) For added flavor.
- 2 tablespoons chopped cooked bacon or parsley (optional) For garnish or additional flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In the prepared dish, combine the uncooked rice with the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth.
- Add onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Lay the chicken breasts or thighs on top of the rice mixture, spooning some of the mixture over them.
Baking
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- If desired, add cheese or sprinkle chopped bacon or parsley on top in the last few minutes of baking.
- Once finished, let the dish rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole can be customized with additional vegetables or different proteins. Use long-grain white rice for best results, and adjust cooking times if using brown rice.