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    PUBLISHED: Nov 6, 2017 · UPDATED: Nov 10, 2017 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

    BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE + GIVEAWAY!

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    This baked chicken and rice casserole is made in one pan with very few ingredients. An easy cheesy dinner the whole family will love! Scroll down to the end of the post for a GIVEAWAY from Crystal Farms®.

    I have a little cheese-y story to tell ya. I never used to like cheese. I mean the cheese in the Western world that comes in blocks, shreds, slices or other forms. They meant nothing to me because growing up in an African home, we never made meals with cheese.

    Crystal Farms Cheese

    The only cheese I knew was Swiss cheese spread which I slathered on my bread and enjoyed. That's all I knew about cheese.

    But in America...

    I came across tons and tons of cheese which I conveniently ignored. But because I am always experimenting in the kitchen, I started experimenting with cheese. And. Oh. My. God! I almost beat myself for not cooking with cheese in my pre-cheese-ignoring life. Here are some of the cheesy recipes I make in my home which I have equally shared on the blog:

    • Easy homemade pizza
    • One-hour homemade pizza
    • Easy mushroom pizza
    • Sliced bread pizza (yes, lots of pizza!)
    • Homemade macaroni and cheese

    And now, this Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole which is cheesy, easy-to-make, tasty and to die for!

    Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

    When you make a meal and your 6 year old exclaims, "make this for my birthday!" then you know you have a WINNING DISH!

    All you have to do is place some rice, chicken, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, white pepper, salt and butter in a baking dish.

    Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe step 1

    Then you pour in some water, cover with aluminium foil and bake till done.

    Add the cheese which is like the icing on the cake then bake uncovered for a few more minutes.

    Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe step 2

    Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe step 3

    Rice-y, chicken-y, cheese-y goodness the whole family will love!

    Baked chicken and rice casserole dinner

    I used Crystal Farms Block Cheese (Mild Cheddar) in this recipe. Crystal Farms® is committed to providing the highest quality products made with few preservatives. You can find Crystal Farms® cheese in the refrigerated dairy section of your grocery store.

    Go get the ingredients and make this easy weeknight chicken and rice recipe. Enjoy!

    Chicken and rice casserole made in the oven. One-pan dinner recipe.

    Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole

    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!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: International
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 464kcal
    Author: Precious

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups rice - I used parboiled rice
    • 2 chicken breasts - cut into 1-inch pieces boneless and skinless
    • ½ bell pepper - chopped
    • ½ medium onion - chopped
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
    • 8 oz block cheddar cheese by Crystal Cheese Farms®
    • Parsley for garnish (optional)
    • 3 cups water
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted 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!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 818IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 1mg
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    This baked chicken and rice casserole is made in one pan with very few ingredients. An easy cheesy dinner the whole family will love! Get the recipe on PreciousCore.com. #AD #CheeseLove #Giveaway

    If you make this recipe, please share a photo on Instagram and tag me: @preciouscore, or share a photo on my Facebook page. I'll love to see!

    THE GIVEAWAY

    Follow these steps to enter the giveaway:

    1. Visit the Crystal Farms® Cheese page and take a look at all the amazing cheese products. CLICK HERE to visit the page.
    2. Come back here and leave a comment under this post, telling me what cheese you will choose and which recipe you will make with the cheese.

    That's all you need to do. One lucky winner will be chosen to receive 3 Crystal Farms coupons mailed to them by the Crystal Farms team! The winner will be notified by email. The giveaway ends on November 26.pre-signature-pro

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    Welcome to my core! I am Precious Nkeih, the recipe developer and writer right here on my blog, Precious Core. My goal is to show you insanely delicious recipes you can replicate in your kitchen. And I love to tell stories too. Hope you find recipes here that will make cooking easier for you! Check me out on YouTube at YouTube.com/PreciousKitchen.

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    Comments

    1. Julie says

      November 06, 2017 at 5:07 pm

      This is definitely a keeper that my family is going to love!

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 06, 2017 at 8:09 pm

        Thanks Julie! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Precious says

      November 06, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks Julie! Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
    3. Tim says

      November 07, 2017 at 11:51 am

      I just bought a ton of chicken breast on sale, so I would want to make the cheesy chicken enchiladas with their shredded three pepper cheese.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 08, 2017 at 8:58 am

        Sounds yummy!

        Reply
    4. Marvellina says

      November 07, 2017 at 12:37 pm

      All that gooey cheese on top!!! looks amazing

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 08, 2017 at 8:59 am

        Thanks Marvellina!

        Reply
    5. Dominika says

      November 08, 2017 at 5:37 am

      Looks appetizing and I totally relate with you ignoring cheese during your African days, confessions of most African women. Stay blessed, Sis.
      http://dominikagoodness.blogspot.com.ng

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 08, 2017 at 9:01 am

        I know right. I just didn't know what to do with cheese. Thanks hun.

        Reply
    6. Melissa says

      November 08, 2017 at 10:13 pm

      I'd love to make the Chicken Roulade with the Crystal Farms Shredded Asiago!

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 10, 2017 at 9:04 am

        I LOVE chicken roulade!

        Reply
    7. Manda says

      November 09, 2017 at 11:35 am

      I would choose cheddar and make buffalo chicken.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 10, 2017 at 9:04 am

        Yum!

        Reply
    8. Carol S says

      November 09, 2017 at 4:06 pm

      This recipe would definitely be my number one choice and the second recipe I would make is the spinach & mozzarella stuffed chicken so I would choose the Crystal Farms Mozzarella Cheese.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 10, 2017 at 9:05 am

        You have great choices Carol! Thanks for your kind words!

        Reply
    9. Susan Christy says

      November 09, 2017 at 8:55 pm

      ooooh - so many great recipes! I'd pick up some cream cheese and parmesan to make the Cream Cheese Stuffed Salmon

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 10, 2017 at 9:06 am

        Sounds delicious, Susan!

        Reply
    10. Melissa says

      November 10, 2017 at 11:54 am

      I would make the Chicken Roulade with the asiago cheese!

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 13, 2017 at 12:12 pm

        You can't go wrong with chicken roulade!

        Reply
    11. Ashley says

      November 12, 2017 at 9:03 pm

      I would make the bacon cheddar dip, but use the three pepper cheese instead.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 13, 2017 at 12:13 pm

        Sounds delicious, Ashley!

        Reply
    12. Laura says

      November 26, 2017 at 8:26 pm

      Now i am craving for slow cooker Lasagna so i will chose Crystal Farms Mozarella cheese and Crystal Farms parmesan cheese for my dish . Then my second option will be your yummy one pan chicken and rice dish so i will definitely need Crystal Farms chedar cheese .

      Reply
    13. Cheryl says

      November 18, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      Thank you for this delicious quick easy recipe. This is one of the best dishes I take to potlucks...so easy to prepare and it always receive rave reviews. I use the Crystal Farms Mozarella cheese in my dish.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 19, 2018 at 3:35 am

        So glad to hear that, Cheryl!

        Reply

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