Description
Gather your family around the table for a delightful and comforting meal with Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice Casserole. This easy, one-pan dish combines tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and fluffy rice enveloped in a creamy sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. You can easily customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or using leftover chicken and rice, making it a versatile and satisfying option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, garlic-butter mixture, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, half the mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Grease a baking dish and spread the mixture evenly. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg