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Cheesy Chicken Casserole Recipe

If you’re looking for a cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s easy to throw together on a busy weeknight, this Cheesy Chicken Casserole is it.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: casserole, Dinner
Cuisine: chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 402kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 10 oz yellow rice mix
  • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cook the yellow rice according to the package instructions. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
    chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl
  • Add the cooked yellow rice to the chicken mixture and stir until fully combined.
    rice added to the bowl
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
    chicken mixture in a baking pan
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
    shredded cheese added to top of casserole
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
    Cheesy Chicken Casserole in a baking dish
  • Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
    Cheesy Chicken Casserole in a baking dish

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 870mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg