🏡 Easy & Delicious Dinner Casserole Recipe: Perfect Comfort Food!
Looking for a fuss-free, mouthwatering dinner idea that brings the whole family to the table? Look no further than this Easy Dinner Casserole! This savory, one-dish wonder is packed with flavor, comes together in under an hour, and uses simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry or fridge. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy Sunday dinners, this casserole recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
🍽️ Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
– 1 cup uncooked white rice (or use cooked rice to reduce baking time)
– 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
– 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
– 1 ½ cups chicken broth
– 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (or mixed vegetables)
– 1 small onion, finely diced
– 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– Salt & pepper to taste
– Optional topping: crushed Ritz crackers or French-fried onions
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. In a large bowl, combine the uncooked rice (if using), cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Stir until smooth.
3. Add the shredded chicken, frozen vegetables, diced onion, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine until everything is well coated.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
👉 If using raw rice: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40–50 minutes, or until rice is tender.
👉 If using pre-cooked rice: Reduce baking time to 25–30 minutes and simply heat until bubbly.
5. About 10 minutes before removing from the oven, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese over the top and add your optional topping for extra crunch. Return to oven uncovered to let the cheese melt and the top lightly brown.
6. Remove from oven and let sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken before serving.
🧡 Serving Tips:
– Serve with a crisp green salad or steamed broccoli.
– For extra zest, add a pinch of paprika or chili flakes to the mixture.
– Switch it up by using ground beef or turkey instead of chicken.
This casserole is everything we love about dinner: warm, hearty, a little cheesy, and oh-so satisfying. Best of all? Leftovers taste even better the next day!
👍 Don’t forget to save this recipe for the next time you want a simple, delicious meal with minimal cleanup. Your future self will thank you! 💬 Let us know in the comments how you put your own twist on this casserole!
