Description
Ready for a fuss-free, creamy, and satisfying meal? This Dump & Bake Creamy Rice & Chicken is a one-pan wonder that delivers hearty comfort with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, easy dinners, or meal prep, this dish blends tender chicken, creamy soups, and vegetables all baked into fluffy rice and topped with gooey melted cheddar. A true family favorite that fits the bill for quick dinner, healthy-ish comfort food, and crowd-pleasing food ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 ½ cups milk
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Cooking spray for greasing
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl or directly in the baking dish, mix together the uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
3. Add the cubed chicken and frozen vegetables into the mixture. Mix well and spread evenly in the baking dish.
4. Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
5. Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
6. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For best results, don’t substitute brown rice unless you pre-cook it—it takes longer and may stay hard.
You can swap the frozen vegetables with fresh or leftover steamed ones.
Use pre-cooked chicken (like rotisserie) for a faster version—just cut the baking time by about 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg