Cheesy Garlic Chicken & Rice Bake
About
A comforting baked chicken and rice casserole with garlic, onion, and a cheesy topping. The rice cooks in the dish with broth, milk, and cream of chicken soup for an easy one-pan meal.
Ingredients
For the casserole
For the cheese topping
For garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
ReportPrepare the casserole
Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish.
In the baking dish, combine the uncooked rice, chicken broth, milk, cream of chicken soup, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt, black pepper, and paprika, then arrange the chicken evenly over the rice mixture.
Bake and finish
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan evenly over the casserole, and drizzle with melted butter.
Return to the oven uncovered and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden and the chicken reaches 74°C internally.
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving, then garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.
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