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Chicken and Rice Casserole: A Simple Comforting Weeknight Dinner

Name: Chicken and Rice Casserole: A Simple Comforting Weeknight Dinner
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion (diced finely); 2 stalks celery (sliced thinly); 1 cup long-grain white rice; 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup; 2 cups chicken broth; 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

By Mason BrooksAug 19, 2026

Chicken and Rice Casserole is a stress-free meal perfect for any night of the week. This dish combines tender chicken breasts with creamy rice for a comforting family favorite. With minimal prep—just add the chicken to the baking dish before it goes in the oven—it's quick to assemble. Enjoy great leftovers and satisfy all at the table with this easy one-pan dinner.

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65 min totalEasy4 servings

Ingredients

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Servings

•3 tablespoons unsalted butter
•1 medium onion (diced finely)
•2 stalks celery (sliced thinly)
•1 cup long-grain white rice
•10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
•2 cups chicken broth
•3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Lightly spray a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray or cooking oil and set aside.
3
In a medium pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
4
Add the diced onions and celery and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat.
6
In a large bowl, combine the rice, broth, and soup.
7
Add the cooked onions and celery.
8
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
9
Lay the chicken on top of the rice mixture.
10
Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
11
Serve immediately and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.