BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE + GIVEAWAY!

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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.

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The only cheese I knew was Swiss cheese spread which I slathered on my bread and enjoyed. Thatโ€™s all I knew about cheese.

But in Americaโ€ฆ

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:

And now, this Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole which is cheesy, easy-to-make, tasty and to die for!

Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

When you make a meal and your 6 year old exclaims, โ€œmake 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.

Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe step 1

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.

Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe step 2

Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe step 3

Rice-y, chicken-y, cheese-y goodness the whole family will love!

Baked chicken and rice casserole dinner

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

5 from 5 votes
This baked chicken and rice casserole is made in one pan with very few ingredients. An easy cheesy dinner the whole family will love! All you need to do is combine all ingredients in an oven-safe bowl and bake for an easy one-pan chicken and rice dish. Enjoy!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

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

I took this classic recipe and made it from scratch. No need to reach for cans here!

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 818IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 1mg

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Calories: 464
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THE GIVEAWAY

Follow these steps to enter the giveaway:

  1. Visit the Crystal Farmsยฎ Cheese page and take a look at all the amazing cheese products. CLICK HERE to visit the page.
  2. 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.

Thatโ€™s 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.


About Precious

Welcome to my core! I am Precious Nkeih, the recipe developer and writer right here on my blog, Precious Core. My goal is to show you insanely delicious recipes you can replicate in your kitchen. And I love to tell stories too. Hope you find recipes here that will make cooking easier for you! Check me out on YouTube at YouTube.com/PreciousKitchen.


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  1. ooooh โ€“ so many great recipes! Iโ€™d pick up some cream cheese and parmesan to make the Cream Cheese Stuffed Salmon

  2. 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.

  3. 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.