Description
Zesty Lazy Day Creamy Chicken & Rice Dinner Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This one-dish wonder features tender, seasoned chicken nestled in a creamy sauce with fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables. Ready in just over an hour, this flavorful casserole promises warmth and satisfaction with every bite. Impress your loved ones with its delightful taste and ease of preparation—it’s destined to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In a bowl, combine uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, mixed vegetables, and chicken broth. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture in the baking dish and place seasoned chicken on top. Pour any remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg