Description
A simple and delicious Chicken and Rice Casserole featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant carrots and peas, perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas, frozen
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, uncooked rice, chicken broth, carrots, peas, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- If using, sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using seasoned chicken broth.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken and Rice Casserole, easy casserole, family meal, comfort food