Description
Smothered Chicken and Rice Casserole is a creamy, comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken baked over seasoned rice in a rich, savory sauce. It’s a Southern-inspired classic perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery)
- 1 and 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, for added richness)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- In the baking dish, combine uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix evenly.
- Place chicken breasts or thighs on top of the rice mixture. Sprinkle paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken. Dot with butter if using.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 60–75 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking to lightly brown the top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use long-grain white rice for best texture—do not substitute instant rice.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier results.
- Add frozen vegetables directly to the rice mixture for a complete meal.
- Top with shredded cheese for a cheesy variation.
- If rice isn’t fully cooked, cover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, adding a splash of broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
