Description
Chicken and Rice Casserole is a delightful, comforting dish that perfectly blends tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice. Ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this one-dish meal is easy to prepare and brings warmth to any table. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a single baking dish, you can enjoy more moments with your loved ones. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs, making it a versatile choice for various tastes. Plus, it reheats wonderfully, ensuring delicious leftovers for lunch or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups white rice
- 1 large onion
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 4 large chicken thighs
- Fresh thyme
- Garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9″x13″ baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rinsed rice, chopped onion, chicken broth, and cream of mushroom soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side up into the rice mixture and brush with melted butter. Sprinkle thyme and minced garlic on top; season again.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and continue baking for another 30 minutes until chicken is golden brown and rice is tender.
- Let sit before serving; garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg