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Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe

Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe
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This comforting Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole is a creamy, cheesy baked dish combining tender chicken breasts, long grain white rice, and a flavorful mix of soups and onion seasoning, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

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Rice and Soup Mixture

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

Main Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish generously to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the long grain white rice, cream of chicken or mushroom soups, milk, water, and onion soup mix. Stir the mixture until well combined.
  3. Assemble in Dish: Pour the rice and soup mixture into the prepared baking dish. Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top and stir gently to distribute evenly. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and nestle them on top of the mixture.
  4. Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to lock in moisture. Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  5. Add Remaining Cheese: Carefully remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the casserole. Return to the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
  6. Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the casserole to set.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier meat if preferred.
  • You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken, depending on your taste preference.
  • Homemade onion soup mix can be used instead of the packet for healthier control over sodium.
  • Letting the casserole rest before serving helps improve texture and flavor.
  • Ensure the dish is tightly covered during baking to keep the chicken moist and the rice perfectly cooked.

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