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20-Min Cheesy Chicken Rice Bake

Chicken breasts, rice, and cream soup baked together with melted cheese—comfort food that comes together in one dish. Serve with sesame bread for a complete weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
480
Protein
38g
20-Min Cheesy Chicken Rice Bake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.

  2. Step 2

    Spread uncooked rice evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.

  3. Step 3

    Place chicken breasts on top of the rice, then pour cream soup diluted with 1.5 cups water over everything.

  4. Step 4

    Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

  5. Step 5

    Remove foil, scatter shredded cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for 2 more minutes until melted.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot with sesame bread on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • aluminum foil
  • oven

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