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A spoonful of Classic Chicken and Rice Bake, showing tender chicken, rice, peas, and melted cheddar cheese.

Classic Chicken and Rice Bake

This recipe for Classic Chicken and Rice Bake is a comforting and simple dish perfect for family dinners. It's a hearty meal that brings the family together, ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 21 ounces cream of chicken soup 2 10.5 ounce cans (may substitute cream of potato or mushroom)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground garlic powder
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large bowl
  • 9x13-inch casserole dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the cooked chicken, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, frozen peas, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Top the mixture with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the bake is hot all the way through and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.

Notes

This Classic Chicken and Rice Bake is naturally gluten-free if you use gluten-free cream of chicken soup. It is a versatile dish that can be customized with your favorite vegetables or cheeses.

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