Looking for a chicken casserole recipe your kids will actually eat? This cheesy chicken and rice casserole recipe is simple to make and uses only real ingredients instead of canned soups.
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Prepare Chicken and Rice Ahead of Time
One of the best casserole tips I can give you is to prepare ingredients ahead of time. On the weekend, make up some rice. If you are cooking chicken on the grill, throw on a few more pieces and pick them off to store in the fridge. Easy casseroles are at your fingertips if you do meal prep on the weekends.
More Chicken Recipes to Try
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- Chicken and Potato Skillet Dinner Recipe
- Chicken Taco Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe
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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
Skip the canned soup chicken casseroles and boxed foods and start with real ingredients. Actual meat, rice, vegetables and cheese make the basis for this easy casserole and your kids will love it! Make this in a glass casserole dish and it can go right into the fridge if you have leftovers.
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
Looking for a chicken casserole recipe your kids will actually eat? This cheesy chicken and rice casserole is simple to make and uses only real ingredients instead of canned soups.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 large chicken breast (cut into bite sized pieces)
- 3 TBSP olive oil
- 1/2 an onion, diced
- 10 ounces of mixed frozen vegetables
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain low fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup or more of fresh chopped parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions (I use a steamer)
- While rice is steaming heat up a large skillet with a little olive oil and cook chicken
- When chicken is almost done, throw in diced onions and saute 2 to 3 minutes
- Add frozen veggies and cook til heated through (5 minutes?)
- Add in rice and mix thoroughly
- Add cheddar cheese, mayo and plain yogurt (you can substitute all mayo and skip the yogurt)
- Mix well and season with salt and pepper
- Throw in parsley at the last minute and mix.
- Serves 4 to 6 people
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 347Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 274mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 14g
Nutrition information is not always accurate
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Thanks for that recipe. It looks really good.
With four children and a rather busy life, it is always nice to get some new ideas. i have a couple of healthy AND quick to make recipes on my blog too. (Label: Cooking tips)
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