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Cheesy Chicken & Rice Bake

A comforting and creamy baked dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich cheese sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, mixed vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  3. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  5. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference. This dish can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.

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