Description
Chicken and rice casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. This simple yet delicious dish features tender, juicy chicken thighs enveloped in a creamy sauce and fluffy long-grain rice, all baked to perfection. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this casserole comes together effortlessly with just a few key ingredients. The rich flavors meld beautifully as it bakes, creating an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen. Serve it alone or pair it with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder; arrange them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the rice, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth until combined.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring the rice is fully submerged.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add frozen peas or carrots for extra nutrition.
- For a twist, substitute cream of mushroom with cream of chicken soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg