This baked chicken and rice casserole is made in one pan with very few ingredients. An easy cheesy dinner the whole family will love! All you need to do is combine all ingredients in an oven-safe bowl and bake for an easy one-pan chicken and rice dish. Enjoy!
2chicken breasts - cut into 1-inch piecesboneless and skinless
1/2bell pepper - chopped
1/2medium onion - chopped
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/4 teaspoonwhite pepper
8ozblock cheddar cheese by Crystal Cheese Farms®
Parsley for garnish (optional)
3cupswater
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
Instructions
Rub a casserole pan with butter then preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
In the casserole pan, put in the rice, chicken, garlic powder, white pepper, black pepper, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, salt and water. Top with the remaining butter (cut into little pieces).
Cover with aluminium foil and put in the oven uncovered to cook for one hour.
Remove and top with the cheese. Then place back in the oven to cook for 15 minutes.
Garnish with parsley if you like and serve warm!
Notes
I took this classic recipe and made it from scratch. No need to reach for cans here!