Delicious and Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

If you are looking for a comfort food that is easy to make and tastes amazing, then this Chicken and Rice Casserole is definitely for you. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, as it requires minimal prep time and can be made ahead of time. Let's get started!

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the onion, green pepper, and celery to the skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the garlic powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
6. Add the uncooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth to the skillet and stir to combine.
7. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
8. Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture.
9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
10. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the chicken is golden brown on top.

Serving Suggestions

This Chicken and Rice Casserole is a complete meal in itself, but you can serve it with a side of steamed veggies or a simple green salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.