Creamy Chicken In Rice Recipe

This comforting Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a family favorite recipe, easy enough for a weeknight meal yet elegant enough for a potluck! Enjoy tender chicken bathed in a creamy mushroom and celery soup base, all nestled atop fluffy rice. Customize it to your liking – use chicken breasts or legs, and adjust the soup for your preferred flavor profile. A sprinkle of onion soup mix adds a delightful savory touch, or season simply with salt and pepper. Get ready for a delicious and satisfying meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 458.6 kcal
Protein 64g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Creamy Chicken In Rice

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How to Make Creamy Chicken In Rice

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice, cream of mushroom soup (and cream of celery soup, if using), and milk (if using). Mix well.
  4. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Spread the rice mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture.
  7. Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix (or salt and pepper) evenly over the chicken.
  8. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake for 60 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  11. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

15g

Carbs

17g

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Soups, Stews & Chilis Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Poultry Chicken Recipes Mushroom Recipes The Americas American Southern Fall Recipes Baking

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