Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe

Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe

Author: Arwa Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 120 minutes Total Time: 135 minutes
Yield: 6 servings Category: DINNER Cuisine: American Diet: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups long grain white rice
  • 2 cans cream of chicken or mushroom soup
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 envelope onion soup mix
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish.
  2. Mix rice, soups, milk, water, and onion mix in a bowl. Pour into the prepared pan.
  3. Add half the cheese on top of the mixture and stir gently. Nestle the chicken pieces on top.
  4. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until rice is tender and chicken reaches a safe temperature.
  5. Remove the foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake a few more minutes for browning.
  6. Let the casserole sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Cut, serve, and enjoy.

Notes

  1. For best results, use long grain white rice and do not lift the foil during baking.