Sunday, January 17, 2010

Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole

I got this recipe out of the Campbell's Casseroles & One-Dish Favorites.

Prep is about 15 mins
Mkes about 4 servings

1 can Cream of Chicken soup
1 1/3 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked regukar long-grain white rice
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese.

1) Heat oven to 375 degrees. Stir in soup, water, rice, onion powder, black pepper, and vegetables in a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
2) Top with the chicken, season are desired. Cover and bake for 50 mins or until chicken is cooked all the way through and rice is tender.
3) Sprinkle with cheese and let stand for 10 mins or until the cheese is melted. Stir rice and serve.

The magazine also has a few variations for a different flavor:
Mexican: In place of the onion powder and pepper use 1 tsp chili powder. Substitute Mexican cheese blend for Cheddar cheese.
Italian: In place of onion powder and pepper use 1tsp italian seasoning. Substitute 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan for Cheddar.
Alfredo: Substitute broccoli flowerets (I found these in the frozen veggie section at the grocery) and 1/4 cup Parmesan for Cheddar. Add 2 tbsp Parmesan with the soup and sprinkle the rest of the Parmesan on the chicken at the end.

I found this super easy and liked that you use only one dish to make. This also reheated wonderfully for leftovers.

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