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Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe

Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe
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This Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, creamy soup, rice, and melted cheddar cheese for a hearty family meal. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and delivers rich, home-cooked flavors with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Rice Mixture

  • 1½ cups long grain white rice
  • 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 envelope (1 oz) onion soup mix (or homemade onion soup mix)

Chicken and Cheese

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked long grain white rice, both cans of cream of chicken or mushroom soup, water, milk, and onion soup mix. Stir well to fully incorporate all the ingredients into a creamy mixture.
  3. Add Chicken: Season the boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs generously with salt and pepper. Nestle the chicken pieces into the rice mixture evenly in the casserole dish, partially submerging them in the liquid.
  4. Bake Casserole: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. This allows the rice to cook fully and the chicken to become tender and juicy.
  5. Add Cheese: Remove the foil carefully and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Return the dish to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  6. Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking. This helps it set for easier serving. Spoon portions onto plates and enjoy your comforting chicken rice casserole!

Notes

  • You can substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery for a different flavor.
  • Using chicken thighs instead of breasts will result in a moister, more flavorful casserole.
  • For added vegetables, consider mixing in chopped broccoli or peas before baking.
  • If you want a crispier top, broil the cheese for 2-3 minutes after baking until golden brown.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave or oven.

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