Creamy Cheddar Chicken and Rice Bake: A Comforting Weeknight Treat
A delicious and comforting weeknight meal that combines creamy cheese with chicken and rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, diced chicken, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or peas for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Creamy Cheddar Chicken and Rice Bake