Description
Comforting chicken and rice casserole promises pure culinary delight from American home kitchens. Creamy layers blend tender chicken, fluffy rice, and savory seasonings you’ll crave after the first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup (240 ml) long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz or 298 ml) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a rectangular casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly coat chicken thighs with aromatic seasonings, distributing salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder evenly across the surface.
- Create a creamy mixture by whisking cream of mushroom soup with chicken broth until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently spread uncooked rice across the seasoned chicken, ensuring complete coverage on the bottom of the dish.
- Pour the soup and broth mixture over the rice and chicken, making certain rice is completely submerged in liquid.
- Securely cover the casserole with aluminum foil, creating a tight seal to trap moisture during initial cooking.
- Bake for 45 minutes, maintaining consistent oven temperature to allow rice to absorb liquid and chicken to cook thoroughly.
- Remove foil and return casserole to oven, allowing the top to transform into a golden, slightly crispy surface for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and liquid to settle before serving.
Notes
- Select bone-in chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness, which prevents the meat from drying out during baking.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning according to personal taste preferences.
- Brown rice can substitute white rice for added nutritional value and a slightly nuttier texture, though cooking time might need slight adjustment.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley or thyme on top after baking to elevate the dish’s visual appeal and add a fresh aromatic dimension.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg