Description
A comforting and cheesy chicken rice casserole that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and melted cheese combine for a delicious one-dish meal.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and paprika. Mix well to combine.
Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese into the mixture.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes