Description
A delicious and comforting cheesy chicken and rice bake that is perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the frozen peas and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake, Comfort Food, Chicken Bake, Cheesy Rice