Description
Cheesy chicken and rice delight brings together comforting flavors from classic home cooking. Home cooks appreciate its simple ingredients and quick preparation that deliver maximum satisfaction for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup butter, room temperature and cubed
- 8 oz (226 grams) cream cheese, room temperature and cubed
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided
- 10.5 oz (298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.7 oz (20 grams) Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating an ideal cooking environment.
- Cheese Mixture: Melt butter and cream cheese in microwave, whisking until smooth and creamy, forming a luxurious base for the casserole.
- Combining Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend cooked chicken, rice, melted cream cheese mixture, condensed chicken gravy, minced garlic, italian seasoning, chicken broth, and half the grated cheese, ensuring thorough incorporation and even seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Assembly: Transfer the creamy mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly and topping with remaining cheese to create a golden, appetizing surface.
- Baking: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges become bubbly and slightly crisp.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving this comforting, cheesy delight.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Gather all ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking and prevent last-minute scrambling.
- Moisture Magic: Use rotisserie or leftover chicken for extra tenderness and deeper flavor complexity.
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose high-quality, freshly grated cheese for superior melting and richer taste profile.
- Texture Tip: Allow casserole to rest briefly after baking to help ingredients settle and flavors intensify.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg