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!
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
- Cook brown rice according to directions on box.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 7×11 inch baking dish.
- Meanwhile, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, place into a large saucepan, and fill with water until just covered.
- Bring chicken to a boil, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until done. Remove chicken from water and cut into bite-size pieces.
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, onion, and salsa.
- 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.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until bubbly. Enjoy!
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