Better Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Better Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups diced cooked chicken breasts; 16 ounces frozen broccoli, cooked; 1 ½ cups instant rice; 1 ½ cups water; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup or 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup; ½ cup chicken broth; ½ cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup sour cream; 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon pepper; salt

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups diced cooked chicken breasts
16 ounces frozen broccoli, cooked
1 ½ cups instant rice
1 ½ cups water
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup or 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon pepper
salt

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Place rice and water in microwave-safe dish and cook 5-7 minutes, depending on your microwave's power.
3
Combine soup, mayonaise, sour cream, lemon joice, salt, pepper and 1 cup of cheese in bowl.
4
Mix well.
5
Stir in chicken, broccoli and cooked rice.
6
Spread in 2-quart casserole dish.
7
Top with remaining cheese.
8
Bake for about 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and dish is heated through.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups diced cooked chicken breasts, 16 ounces frozen broccoli, cooked, 1 ½ cups instant rice, 1 ½ cups water, and more.

Yes, Better Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Better Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole

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