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Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

By Courtney 12 Comments

This Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is absolutely perfect for busy weeknights. Just a few simple ingredients to throw together and you’ve got yourself a meal that can be on the table in no time!

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Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Every once in a while, I come across a super old post of mine that makes me cringe just a little bit. Okay, actually a lot. And just recently, it was a post for this very recipe…but the post was just…no. It was from about 3 months into blogging and, well, it was full of different colored fonts, smiling faces galore, gross photos, and about a gazillion exclamation points.

Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

I may still be a work in progress (I do love my exclamation points!!), but I’d like to think that this post will represent this delicious, easy cheesy chicken and rice recipe just a little bit better.

It comes together in no time, too, which is amazing for busy weeknights. Definitely my kinda recipe!

Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

And if at all possible, take the extra two minutes and freshly shred a block of good cheddar. While the pre-shredded stuff is good in a pinch (I used some up on this recipe, too), freshly shredded just makes SUCH a big difference.

Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

After a quick cooking in the oven, you’ll have dinner ready and waiting for you. Just pair it with a simple side salad or veggie, and you’ve got yourself a complete meal.

Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

I’d like to say it was good for our whole family, but our picky eating toddler wouldn’t touch it. SO, I’ll tell you that it was perfect for the adults over here, and hopefully, if you’ve got kiddos then they’re less picky than ours. ;)

Easy Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole

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Serves 4-6 servings

Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

This Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is absolutely perfect for busy weeknights. Just a few simple ingredients to throw together and you’ve got yourself a meal that can be on the table in no time!

25 minPrep Time

20 minCook Time

45 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2-3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1 can reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook brown rice according to directions on box.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 7×11 inch baking dish.
  3. Meanwhile, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, place into a large saucepan, and fill with water until just covered.
  4. Bring chicken to a boil, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until done. Remove chicken from water and cut into bite-size pieces.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, onion, and salsa.
  6. Layer 1/2 of the rice, 1/2 of the chicken, 1/2 of the soup and salsa mixture, and 1/2 of the cheese in prepared dish. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until bubbly. Enjoy!
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Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

What types of recipes do you look for when cooking on weeknights? Quick and easy? Few ingredients? Or are you more about gourmet cooking?

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March 16, 2016 Filed Under: Dinner Recipe Tagged With: cheesy casserole, chicken and rice casserole, easy dinner recipe, weeknight dinner

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Jessa says

    March 16, 2016 at 7:58 am

    Awesome, thank you! I typically look for recipes that contain ingredients I already have at home. Weekdays get so busy, so the last thing I want to do is make a run to the grocery store to pick up some fancy ingredient. (Meal prep Sunday's don't always happen!)
    Reply
  2. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    March 16, 2016 at 8:16 am

    yum! this looks awesome! i'm all about casseroles and other dishes that last for more than one meal! :) :)
    Reply
  3. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

    March 16, 2016 at 9:01 am

    #exclamationpointsforlife!
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  4. reid says

    March 16, 2016 at 9:09 am

    This looks so good! I am all about quick meals with minimal prep time on the weeknights. I don't mind spending more time prepping and cooking a more elaborate meal on the weekends though. What do you end up doing when Lucas won't eat what you've prepared?
    Reply
  5. Jessica says

    March 16, 2016 at 9:11 am

    My daughter used to be an EXCELLENT eater...anything I put in front of her...she turned 2 and then three and started getting pickier-- specifically about casseroles....I think it is because everything is mixed and it looks weird??? She still eats everything -- veggies, fruits, fish etc...but it has to be separate!! Slightly annoying for those days when you just want a yummy casserole!
    Reply
  6. Heather @Fitncookies says

    March 16, 2016 at 9:19 am

    Mmm! Making this for sure soon. It looks so easy and delicious. I'm all about easy meals without a ton of ingredients.
    Reply
  7. Ciara says

    March 16, 2016 at 10:21 am

    Do you think this would freeze well? I'm pregnant and due May 1st and trying to find recipes we can make ahead to make life a little easier!
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    • Courtney says

      March 17, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      I feel like it'd be worth a try?! I haven't tried it yet, personally, but I'm always a fan of breaking casseroles into two servings and attempting to freeze the second. If you try it, let me know! And congrats on your pregnancy! :)
      Reply
  8. Shawna says

    March 16, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    while i enjoy seeing what other people make, i generally have scrambled eggs and avocado or buy salads for dinner. i'm so not into getting adventurous in the kitchen, but one day i will hopefully get better!
    Reply
  9. Taylor says

    March 16, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    yum!!! I like to keep it simple and pretty quick for dinner. I love roasted veggies because I can throw them in the oven and get other things done while they are cooking.
    Reply
  10. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    March 16, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    This is an easy go to recipe for a busy night or weekend. It can easily be altered to a vegetarian option as well.
    Reply
  11. shelly says

    March 16, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    I made something similar to this a few weeks ago. It was so good!
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