Name: Creamy Chicken Rice Casserole: 1 Amazing Comfort Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded; 3 cups cooked rice; 1/2 cup butter, room temperature, cubed; 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, cubed; 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.7 ounce Italian dressing mix; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, for garnish

Description

A comforting and easy one-pan creamy chicken and rice casserole featuring Italian herbs and melted Colby Jack cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup butter, room temperature, cubed
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, cubed
10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
3 cloves garlic, minced
0.7 ounce Italian dressing mix
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
In a microwave-safe bowl, soften the cream cheese and butter by microwaving them for 20-30 seconds. Whisk until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, softened butter and cream cheese mixture, cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, Italian dressing mix, chicken stock, half of the shredded Colby Jack cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Transfer the chicken and rice mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before removing the foil. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Using rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut.
Low-sodium chicken stock and cream soup can help control salt levels.
Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
Avoid overbaking to prevent the casserole from drying out.
This recipe is meal prep and freezer-friendly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 548 kcal
Sugar: N/A
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: N/A
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: N/A
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: N/A