Description
A quick and comforting Cheesy Chicken Rice Bake combining tender chicken, creamy melted cheese, and fluffy rice in a one-pan dish perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 Chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 cups chicken broth (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a casserole dish. Chop chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Finely dice onion and garlic. Grate or shred cheese if not pre-shredded.
- In a large bowl, combine uncooked rice, chicken broth, sour cream or Greek yogurt, diced onion, minced garlic, seasoning (salt, pepper, dried thyme or paprika), and your choice of frozen peas or mixed veggies. Stir thoroughly.
- Fold in the chopped chicken pieces and half of the shredded cheese into the rice mixture.
- Pour the entire mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the chicken is tender.
Notes
- This dish is flexible; you can use different vegetables or cheese types.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Chicken Rice Bake, casserole, chicken recipe, easy dinner, comfort food