Description
This easy pioneer woman chicken rice casserole comfort food recipe blends shredded chicken, long‑grain rice, and mixed vegetables in a creamy broth for a one‑dish dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. The casserole bakes to a golden, bubbly top while the rice stays fluffy and the chicken stays juicy. With simple pantry staples like chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and onion powder, you’ll have a hearty, comforting meal ready in under an hour. Perfect for busy families!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup long‑grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl combine chicken, rice, broth, soup, vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13‑inch baking dish.
- Bake 45‑50 minutes until rice is tender and casserole is bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- use smoked beef instead of chicken. Adjust seasoning to taste. Can be prepared ahead and frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pioneer woman chicken rice casserole comfort food, easy chicken casserole, chicken rice bake, weeknight dinner ideas, comfort food recipes, family dinner casserole, quick chicken meals, one dish chicken dinner, classic American casserole