Dump & Bake Creamy Rice & Chicken Recipe
This Dump & Bake Creamy Rice & Chicken Recipe is simple, warm and very comforting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup frozen peas or vegetables optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Heat oven to 180°C. Grease a baking dish lightly with butter or oil.
Add the Rice
- Spread uncooked rice evenly in the baking dish.
Add Liquids
- Pour chicken broth, milk and cream soup over the rice evenly.
Mix Gently
- Stir gently until rice and liquids are well combined.
Add Chicken
- Add chopped cooked chicken evenly over the rice mixture.
Add Seasoning
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and paprika evenly on top.
Add Butter
- Place small butter pieces on top for extra creaminess.
Add Vegetables
- Add frozen vegetables if using. Spread them evenly.
Cover the Dish
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam.
Bake
- Bake for 45 minutes until rice is soft and liquid is absorbed.
Add Cheese
- Remove foil. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
Final Bake
- Bake uncovered for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
Rest the Dish
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for fast prep.
- Use brown rice with extra liquid and time.
- Add mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use cream of mushroom soup instead.
- Add corn for sweetness.
- Use mozzarella for mild taste.
- Add chili flakes for spice.
- Use fresh herbs for aroma.