Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Easy chicken and rice casserole is the perfect easy dinner to make weeknight meal! This simple casserole is hearty, cheesy and flavorful, the whole family will love it! Made in just one pan clean up is a breeze!
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Servings 4
Ingredients
- 14 oz Chicken Broth
- 10 oz Cream of Chicken Soup
- 2 5 oz Bags of Knorr Cheddar Broccoli Rice and Pasta Blend
- 1 lb Frozen and Chopped Broccoli thawed
- 1 1/2 lb Chicken Tenderloins
- 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt and Pepper
- 3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- In a 9×13 baking dish or casserole dish whisk together the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup until well combined.14 oz Chicken Broth, 10 oz Cream of Chicken Soup
- Add in the uncooked rice mix and stir again making sure everything is evenly mixed.2 5 oz Bags of Knorr Cheddar Broccoli Rice and Pasta Blend
- Add the chopped broccoli into the rice mixture and stir until it is evenly distributed.1 lb Frozen and Chopped Broccoli
- In a small bowl combine the salt and pepper, Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika.1 tsp Cajun Seasoning, 1 tsp Smoked Paprika, 1 tsp Salt and Pepper
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and then sprinkle both sides with the seasoning mixture.1 1/2 lb Chicken Tenderloins
- Place the seasoned chicken on top of the rice and broccoli.
- Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the entire casserole. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes or until the cheese is melted, the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165.3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Serve warm topped with fresh parsley if desired.Chopped parsley