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Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe

Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe

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Creamy chicken and rice casserole baked in one dish with cheddar, soup, and soft fluffy rice cozy, low-effort, and gut-friendly.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups long grain white rice
  • 2 cans cream of chicken or mushroom soup
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 envelope onion soup mix (or homemade)
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease baking dish.
  2. Mix rice, soups, milk, water, onion mix. Pour into pan.
  3. Add half the cheese. Stir gently. Nestle chicken on top.
  4. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 1.5–2 hours.
  5. Remove foil, top with rest of cheese.
  6. Let sit 15–20 mins before serving.

Notes

  • No instant rice — it won’t hold up.
  • Use thighs for juicier chicken.
  • Reduce sodium by using homemade soup + onion mix.
  • Throw in broccoli or mushrooms if you want veg.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked Casserole
  • Cuisine: American