Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Just chicken, rice, creamy soup, Cheddar cheese and soft bread cubes, mixed together and baked. This is a quick and easy dish that even the kids like! Note: If you are in a big hurry, use cooked chicken and minute rice. Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated - just add the bread topping the night before cooking.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 463 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite size pieces
• 3 slices soft white bread, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

To Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste, place in a microwave-safe dish, cover and cook in microwave for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Let cool.

Step 3

In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine chicken, rice and soup and mix well. Top with cheese, then with bread cubes.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and bread is crunchy.