Southern Chicken Casserole
Chicken Casserole is the perfect solution for weeknight dinners, family meals, potlucks, or when you just need a comforting meal.
Equipment
- Rice Cooker
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbs Chicken Breast
- 30 oz Cream of Chicken or Cream of Mushroom
- ¾ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream or Milk
- 3 Cups Rice Uncooked
- 4 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ Cup Hot Sauce Optional
Instructions
Prep Chicken and Rice
- Combine Seasonings - In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika.
- Cook the Chicken - Preheat oven to 375° F. Season the chicken with half the seasoning blend and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let the chicken rest briefly, then shred or chop into ½ - 1 inch cubes.
- Cook the rice - Prepare the rice according to package directions or using a rice cooker. Set aside.
Prep and Bake Casserole
- Lower the oven temperature to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked rice, chicken, 1 ½ cups of the cheese, 3 cans of chicken soup, heavy cream, and the remainder of the seasonings. Stir until everything is well combined. (add hot sauce if wanted)
- Lightly spray 9 x 13 baking dish with a nonstick spray. Pour the mixture into the dish, spread evenly, and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 659kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 41gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1450mgPotassium: 569mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1004IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 358mgIron: 2mg
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