🥘 Creamy Baked Chicken & Rice Casserole
🛒 Ingredients
2 lbs (about 1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
2½ cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2️⃣ Mix the base
In a large bowl, combine:
Uncooked rice
Cream of chicken soup
Cream of mushroom soup
Chicken broth
Sour cream
Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
Salt & pepper
Mix well until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble
Pour the rice mixture into the baking dish.
Place raw chicken on top. Lightly season the chicken with salt, pepper, and a little extra paprika.
4️⃣ Bake
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 50–60 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
5️⃣ Add cheese
Remove foil, sprinkle cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
💡 Reunion Tips
Double the recipe and use two pans.
Add frozen broccoli or peas for extra color.
Serve with a simple green salad and warm bread.
Tastes even better the next day!
If you’d like, tell me what kind of dish it was (pasta? dessert? slow cooker? BBQ?) and I can match it exactly to what your sister made 😊
