Description
A comforting casserole that combines leftover rice, shredded chicken, and mixed vegetables baked in a cheesy, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, cheese, mixed vegetables, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle paprika on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use cold leftover rice or freshly made rice. Don’t skip preheating the oven for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, comfort food, easy recipe, weeknight dinner