Description
A creamy, comforting one-pot bake with shredded chicken and tender rice in a cheesy, garlicky sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked rice (long-grain or jasmine)
- 1 can (10.5–11 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Add the shredded chicken and cooked rice, folding gently until evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded cheese and breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter dish, swap sour cream for Greek yogurt. Add veggies for nutrition and flavor, or use quinoa for a healthier carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, easy dinner, comfort food, cheesy chicken