Description
A delicious and easy-to-make casserole featuring tender chicken, flavorful garlic butter, and fluffy rice, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or peas for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Rice Casserole, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food