How about an easy meal that your oven takes care of for you? This chicken and rice casserole recipe is one of my favorites for weekends and meal prep. It has a savory flavor that brings my whole family to the table. The kids always want second helpings too. Made with simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen right now, you’ve got to try it!
Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole 🍗🍚
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories per serving: 342
This one-dish wonder is comfort food at its finest! Creamy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, this Chicken & Rice Casserole is a family favorite that requires minimal effort and clean-up.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then place in the casserole dish.
- Add the rice over the chicken, then sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly on top.
- Mix the mushroom soup and water together, then pour evenly over everything in the dish.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve warm and enjoy! Add a side salad or steamed veggies to complete the meal.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 342
- Protein: 37g
- Carbs: 33g
- Fat: 5g
- Sodium: 1295mg
- Fiber: 1g
