Description

This cheesy chicken and rice winter bake combines tender shredded chicken and uncooked rice in a creamy Swiss and cheddar sauce, topped with a crisp layer of golden tater tots. It’s an easy, hearty casserole perfect for family dinners on cold evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1/2 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

salt and black pepper to taste

20 oz frozen tater tots

optional: 1 cup steamed broccoli florets

Instructions

1. preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish

2. in a large bowl whisk together condensed cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper

3. stir in uncooked rice, shredded chicken, and 1 cup Swiss cheese until evenly coated

4. fold in steamed broccoli if using

5. spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle 1/2 cup cheddar over the top

6. arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the casserole

7. cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes

8. remove foil and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until tater tots are golden and crisp

9. optional: sprinkle remaining cheese over tater tots in the last 5 minutes to melt

10. let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Category: casserole
Method: bake
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 800
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 2
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 75

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