Description
A comforting, creamy chicken and rice casserole made with tender chicken, long-grain rice, savory mushroom soup, and a golden Parmesan crust—perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed until water runs mostly clear
- 2 cans condensed mushroom soup (10.5 oz each)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Finely chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and place rack in the center. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate to cool, then shred with two forks.
- In the same skillet, add onion and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Increase heat to medium and add rinsed rice. Stir for 1 minute until translucent.
- Transfer rice mixture to a 13×9-inch baking dish. Add mushroom soup and chicken broth. Stir to combine and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven, fold in shredded chicken, re-cover with foil, and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Turn on broiler. Uncover casserole, sprinkle Parmesan evenly on top, and broil for 1–2 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor and texture.
- Add peas, spinach, or mushrooms before baking for extra vegetables.
- Substitute condensed chicken soup if mushroom isn’t available.
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken to save time—add at the same stage as shredded chicken.
- Broil carefully—watch closely to avoid burning the cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
