Name: Cozy Chicken & Rice Winter Casserole for Family Dinners
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked; 2 ½ cups chicken broth; 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup; ½ cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables; 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter; 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese; 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning; salt and pepper to taste; ½ cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs optional

Description

This hearty one-dish bake combines tender chicken, creamy rice, and vegetables for a warm family meal. It’s easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked

2 ½ cups chicken broth

1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup

½ cup finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic minced

1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables

2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning

salt and pepper to taste

½ cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs optional

Instructions

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

2. In a large bowl combine rice, soup, broth, garlic, onion, herbs, salt, and pepper.

3. Arrange chicken pieces evenly over the rice mixture and season with salt and pepper.

4. Scatter frozen vegetables over the chicken and rice.

5. Sprinkle cheese and optional breadcrumbs or crackers on top.

6. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.

7. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until rice is tender and top is golden.

8. Let casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: dinner
Method: bake
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 700
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 50
Fiber: 3
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: chicken rice casserole, winter casserole, family dinner, easy dinner recipes, healthy chicken recipes, oven casserole, comfort food, one pot meals