Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice Casserole: A Comforting Delight
A delicious and hearty casserole featuring tender chicken and flavorful rice, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, chicken mixture, chicken broth, half of the cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice Casserole