Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake

Ingredients

- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (0.7 oz) Good Seasons Dry Italian Dressing Mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus additional for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Creamy Sauce:
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cream cheese, allowing it to melt and mix with the butter and garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, whisking constantly until smooth.
- Sprinkle in the Italian dressing mix, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.

3. Combine Chicken and Rice:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cooked rice, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and rice mixture, stirring until all ingredients are well incorporated.

4. Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread the chicken and rice mixture evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top.

5. Bake:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley before serving.

Preparation Time

PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 2400 calories for the entire dish

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