Description
Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting and creamy baked dish featuring tender chicken breasts combined with instant white rice and a trio of cream soups. This hearty casserole is easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner, delivering rich flavors and a satisfying texture baked to perfection with buttery goodness on top.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice Mixture
- 3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups instant white rice
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of celery soup
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Topping
- ½ cup butter, sliced into pats
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease the sides and bottom of a casserole dish thoroughly to prevent sticking during baking.
- Combine Ingredients: In the prepared casserole dish, mix together the cubed chicken breasts, water, instant white rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and cream of mushroom soup. Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper to your taste, stirring well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Top with Butter: Distribute the sliced pats of butter evenly across the top of the combined chicken and rice mixture. This will add richness and help create a golden topping as the casserole bakes.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes. This resting period allows the casserole to set for easier serving. Enjoy your delicious Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole!
Notes
- You can substitute any of the cream soups with low-fat versions to reduce calories and fat.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley or thyme to add extra flavor if desired.
- If you prefer brown rice, adjust the water and cooking time accordingly.
- Make sure to cut the chicken into even cubes for uniform cooking.
- Letting the casserole rest before serving helps the flavors meld and makes serving easier.
