Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole consists of tender chicken pieces combined with fluffy rice and a rich cheese sauce that creates a satisfying dish. The dish emerges from the oven as a comforting golden-brown masterpiece which serves as an effortless family dinner solution.

Ingredients

• 200g of cooked chicken, shredded
• 150g of cooked rice
• 100g of broccoli, chopped
• 150g of cheddar cheese, shredded
• 200ml of cream
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. The oven needs to reach 180°C (350°F) before starting.
2. The large mixing bowl contains shredded chicken along with cooked rice and chopped broccoli and half of the cheddar cheese and cream and garlic powder and onion powder and salt and pepper. The ingredients need to be mixed until they become perfectly combined.
3. The mixture should be placed into a greased casserole dish while maintaining an even distribution.
4. The casserole mixture requires a final layer of cheddar cheese sprinkled on top.
5. The dish needs to bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the cheese reaches a bubbly golden brown state.
6. After oven removal let the dish cool for a few minutes before adding fresh parsley for presentation before serving.