Description
Looking for the best chicken and rice casserole? This recipe is quick, easy, and so comforting! Perfect for a simple family dinner or meal prep. Whether you’re craving a creamy classic or a cozy one-pan meal, this casserole is the best! It’s easy to make, hearty, and totally beginner-friendly. Save this easy chicken and rice casserole recipe for your next cozy dinner night!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix rice, chicken broth, soup, sour cream, onion, garlic powder, and half the butter.
- Spread mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and place on top.
- Drizzle remaining butter over chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and rice is tender.
- Cool slightly and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add frozen veggies for a complete one-dish meal.
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Top with shredded cheese for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg