Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice

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(31)

This cheesy rice and chicken is delicious for the whole family!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) dish
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 2 cups rice

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, or more to taste

  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup

  • 3 cups water, or more as needed

  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix (such as Lipton)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Spread rice into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over rice; season with black pepper and salt. Arrange chicken evenly atop rice-cheese layer. Dot chicken evenly with rounded teaspoons of cream of chicken soup. Pour water over chicken, then sprinkle evenly with onion soup mix.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Check rice for doneness; if water is already completely absorbed, add 1/2 cup more water to keep mixture moist. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  4. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese over the dish to serve.

Recipe Tip

Use chicken broth in place of water for even more savory flavor.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

794 Calories
26g Fat
90g Carbs
46g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 794
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 2218mg 96%
Total Carbohydrate 90g 33%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 46g 91%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 387mg 30%
Iron 7mg 39%
Potassium 432mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.