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Chicken and Rice Recipe

This Chicken and Rice Recipe is a one dish casserole that's creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken, rice, and more!
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 30 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken thigh, creamy, long grain white rice
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 647kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of celery
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup cooking sherry
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs this was 6 thighs for me
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup roughly chopped pecans can replace with slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together cream of celery, cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, milk, sherry, and butter, then pour half into the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle on rice, garlic, then top with a single layer of chicken thighs.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt then sprinkle over the rice and chicken.
  • Pour on remaining soup mixture to cover the rice and chicken.
  • Top with pecans and cheese.
  • Cover with tin foil that’s been sprayed with cooking spray and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Set chicken thighs onto a clean work surface and stir the rice mixture until well combined.
  • Place the thighs back in and allow the casserole to sit and thicken for 15 minutes.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary, then serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 1618mg | Potassium: 678mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 781IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 3mg