Description
Easy Chicken & Rice Bake is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your table. This one-dish meal features tender, seasoned chicken nestled on a bed of creamy rice, topped with melted cheese and colorful vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a hearty feast that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika; place in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix uncooked rice, chicken broth, and vegetables; pour over the chicken.
- Spoon cream of chicken soup evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg