Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice Casserole 30 Minutes Easy Delicious
Gather your family for a delightful meal with Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice Casserole. This comforting dish combines tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and fluffy rice in a creamy, cheesy sauce that’s bound to please everyone at the table. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes! With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, it’s a hearty one-pan dinner that will become a staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, sautéed garlic-butter mixture, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese and dried parsley; season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg