Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Today’s tried and true is a down-home comfort food recipe the whole family will love –  Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole!

An awesome dump and bake casserole that’s a cinch to make. This recipe calls for just a few ingredients you simply mix in a baking dish then toss in the oven. A delicious, filling meal that’s ready in an hour – a casserole the whole family will love and have them coming back for more!

This wonderful recipe is from Pillsbury – Garlic Cheddar Chicken Bake. I decided for my post today to call it, Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole, it seemed more fitting. What I love about this recipe is that it’s super easy to adapt to your taste by adding your favorite seasonings. Pair this with your favorite green veggie and a salad, you have yourself a winning dinner.

What you need – chicken tenders or breasts, butter, long-grain white rice, chicken broth, plain crispy panko bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper and fresh Italian parsley (optional).

To make – mix everything in the baking dish except the butter and panko crumbs and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, which is added the last few minutes of baking.

If you are looking for a satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy, even the pickiest of eaters – give this recipe a try. My picky husband gave this one two big thumbs up and said it’s just as good as Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole, which is one of his all-time favorites.

Quick update – my daughter and her friend tried this (re-heated) after coming home from a movie tonight – they loved it, rave reviews from all!

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a sponsored post, I have no affiliation with Pillsbury, I’m just a fan. When I share a tried & true recipe, I always credit the source and often will send you to the site for the directions. All you need to do is click on “Print Recipe” below and it will take you to the full recipe. One extra step for an awesome recipe, that’s it! It’s important to me to share the love and send you to the original source.

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Recipe from Pillsbury – Garlic Cheddar Chicken Bake

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup plain panko crispy bread crumbs
• 1 package (approximately 14 ounces) chicken tenders (not breaded), cut into bite-size pieces – chicken breasts will work too
• 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• fresh chopped Italian parsley (optional)

Directions

For the directions and to print this recipe, please head to Pillsbury – while you are there, be sure to read the rave reviews!

Tip – For a large family of five or more, you may want to double the recipe.

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