Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Cheesy chicken and rice casserole: enjoy this budget-friendly, creamy dish perfect for busy weeknights. Simple and delicious comfort food!
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 ½ cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups water
- 1 chicken breast (boneless & skinless, cut in ½-in cubes)
- 1 ½ tsp salt (divided)
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked & divided)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (small dice)
- 3 carrots (peeled, small dice)
- 3 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8x10 casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions to yield 4 cups of cooked rice.
- Cut the chicken into ½-inch cubes and season with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sear the chicken for about 2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Add diced onion and carrots to the skillet, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked rice, chicken, and sautéed veggies in a bowl, mix well, and transfer to the casserole dish.
- Dot the top with butter, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.