Creamy Chicken Rice Casserole

🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

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2. Mix ingredients

1. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, rice, onion, vegetables (if using), cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Stir in 2 cups of chicken broth and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.

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3. Bake

1. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
2. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35–40 minutes, until rice is tender.

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4. Add cheese topping

1. Remove foil and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar over the top.
2. Drizzle with melted butter.
3. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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5. Serve

• Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve warm with salad or steamed vegetables. 🥗

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💡 Tips

• Use leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken to save time.
• For extra creaminess, add ½ cup of milk or cream to the mixture before baking.
• Can be made ahead and refrigerated; bake an extra 10–15 minutes if starting from cold.

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