Cheesy Chicken Casserole

Rice, Cheddar cheese, shredded chicken, and veggies provide comfort in this easy, cheesy casserole that's a breeze to prepare.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 470 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• ¾ cup chopped mushrooms
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 ½ cooked boneless chicken breasts, shredded, or more to taste
• ¾ cup chopped fresh broccoli

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water, chicken broth, and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

While rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Place shredded chicken in a large casserole dish. Add soup, water chestnuts, Cheddar cheese, broccoli, mushrooms, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then spread the top so it's even.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned and bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes.