BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE + GIVEAWAY!
Published Nov 06, 2017
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This baked chicken and rice casserole is made in one pan with very few ingredients. An easy cheesy dinner the whole family will love! Scroll down to the end of the post for a GIVEAWAY from Crystal Farmsยฎ.
I have a little cheese-y story to tell ya. I never used to like cheese. I mean the cheese in the Western world that comes in blocks, shreds, slices or other forms. They meant nothing to me because growing up in an African home, we never made meals with cheese.
The only cheese I knew was Swiss cheese spread which I slathered on my bread and enjoyed. Thatโs all I knew about cheese.
But in Americaโฆ
I came across tons and tons of cheese which I conveniently ignored. But because I am always experimenting in the kitchen, I started experimenting with cheese. And. Oh. My. God! I almost beat myself for not cooking with cheese in my pre-cheese-ignoring life. Here are some of the cheesy recipes I make in my home which I have equally shared on the blog:
- Easy homemade pizza
- One-hour homemade pizza
- Easy mushroom pizza
- Sliced bread pizza (yes, lots of pizza!)
- Homemade macaroni and cheese
And now, this Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole which is cheesy, easy-to-make, tasty and to die for!
When you make a meal and your 6 year old exclaims, โmake this for my birthday!โ then you know you have a WINNING DISH!
All you have to do is place some rice, chicken, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, white pepper, salt and butter in a baking dish.
Then you pour in some water, cover with aluminium foil and bake till done.
Add the cheese which is like the icing on the cake then bake uncovered for a few more minutes.
Rice-y, chicken-y, cheese-y goodness the whole family will love!
I used Crystal Farms Block Cheese (Mild Cheddar) in this recipe. Crystal Farmsยฎ is committed to providing the highest quality products made with few preservatives. You can find Crystal Farmsยฎ cheese in the refrigerated dairy section of your grocery store.
Go get the ingredients and make this easy weeknight chicken and rice recipe. Enjoy!
Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice - I used parboiled rice
- 2 chicken breasts - cut into 1-inch pieces boneless and skinless
- 1/2 bell pepper - chopped
- 1/2 medium onion - chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 8 oz cheddar cheese grated
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Start by cutting the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and set aside. Chop the onion and bell pepper into small pieces (brunoise). Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a casserole dish (9x13 inches) generously with the unsalted butter. This will prevent sticking and add extra flavor to the dish.
- Season the Chicken: In a bowl, season the chicken cubes with garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread 2 cups of rice evenly in the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer the seasoned chicken pieces on top of the rice, followed by the chopped onions and bell peppers. Top with the remaining butter (cut into little pieces).
- Add Liquid: Pour 3 cups of water or chicken broth into the dish, ensuring the rice is fully submerged in the liquid. Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake: Place the covered casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the liquid and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Cheesy Topping: Remove the casserole from the oven, uncover it, and sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return it to the oven uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
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THE GIVEAWAY
Follow these steps to enter the giveaway:
- Visit the Crystal Farmsยฎ Cheese page and take a look at all the amazing cheese products. CLICK HERE to visit the page.
- Come back here and leave a comment under this post, telling me what cheese you will choose and which recipe you will make with the cheese.
Thatโs all you need to do. One lucky winner will be chosen to receive 3 Crystal Farms coupons mailed to them by the Crystal Farms team! The winner will be notified by email. The giveaway ends on November 26.
I would make the Chicken Roulade with the asiago cheese!
You canโt go wrong with chicken roulade!
ooooh โ so many great recipes! Iโd pick up some cream cheese and parmesan to make the Cream Cheese Stuffed Salmon
Sounds delicious, Susan!
This recipe would definitely be my number one choice and the second recipe I would make is the spinach & mozzarella stuffed chicken so I would choose the Crystal Farms Mozzarella Cheese.
You have great choices Carol! Thanks for your kind words!
I would choose cheddar and make buffalo chicken.
Yum!
Iโd love to make the Chicken Roulade with the Crystal Farms Shredded Asiago!
I LOVE chicken roulade!
Looks appetizing and I totally relate with you ignoring cheese during your African days, confessions of most African women. Stay blessed, Sis.
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I know right. I just didnโt know what to do with cheese. Thanks hun.
All that gooey cheese on top!!! looks amazing
Thanks Marvellina!
I just bought a ton of chicken breast on sale, so I would want to make the cheesy chicken enchiladas with their shredded three pepper cheese.
Sounds yummy!
Thanks Julie! Hope you enjoy!
This is definitely a keeper that my family is going to love!
Thanks Julie! Hope you enjoy!