Description
This easy and comforting Chicken Rice Casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a hearty family meal, or a cozy Sunday supper. Juicy, tender chicken breasts rest on a bed of creamy, seasoned rice, all baked together in one dish for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup.
With pantry staples like long-grain white rice, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup, this recipe comes together effortlessly and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. It’s one of those satisfying dinner ideas that fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas and warms everyone’s belly. Whether you’re looking for a comforting classic or a new favorite food idea, this easy recipe has it all—flavor, simplicity, and versatility.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried parsley
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Optional: fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In the baking dish, mix the uncooked rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, onion, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pat chicken breasts dry. Mix olive oil with paprika, salt, and pepper, then brush over both sides of each chicken breast.
- Place chicken on top of the rice mixture and press down slightly.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 15–20 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and rice is tender.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course