4-Ingredient Chicken And Rice Casserole

Every busy mom needs easy dinner ideas that she can whip up in a flash. This easy 4-ingredient chicken and rice casserole dinner gives you and your family exactly what you need for those busy weeknights.

A Delicious One Dish Dinner

 

Creamy chicken rice casserole is so delicious and has those satisfying and comforting flavors that make everyone go in for second helpings.

This is a great recipe to stash in your recipes for when you’re looking for easy chicken casserole recipes with few ingredients. There are only four ingredients to make this chicken recipe, and you probably have them all in your kitchen right now.

If you weren’t sure what you’d make for dinner tonight, now you know!

A Crowd-Pleasing Dinner the Whole Family Will Love

The next time you don’t know what to make for dinner, and you don’t want to run out to the grocery store because you’re worn out, make this easy chicken and rice casserole.

I promise it can be made so fast you’ll have your shoes kicked off and you’ll be in your favorite recliner in just a few minutes. (You can watch your favorite show while you wait for it to cook).

The tender chicken in a creamy sauce with rice is the ultimate one-dish meal. 

The best part is that it takes only a few minutes of prep time too.

You get the best chicken dish that everyone thinks you spent tons of time fussing over in the kitchen.

I love easy recipes like this because they prove you really don’t have to spend a fortune or a ton of time cooking to create a meal everyone loves.

Ever since I first made this chicken rice casserole, my family has requested it regularly.

When I’ve got a crowd to feed, this is one of the best chicken dishes out there. It’s so delicious and simple. Everyone loves it, and I just know you will too.

Ingredients For 4-Ingredient Chicken

• Rice pilaf with garlic and herb
• Chicken breasts
• Condensed cream of chicken soup
• Water

Step-By-Step Instructions

Start by greasing the pan and adding the rice and seasoning. For this recipe, I used a box of Near East Rice Pilaf Mix with Garlic and Herb. It has a lot of great flavors.

Next, add the water to the dish and mix it around to get the rice wet.

Add the condensed cream of chicken soup to the dish and mix the ingredients together.

You can try some variations, such as using cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, or any cream soups you may have in your pantry.

These four main ingredients add a lot of flavors, though feel free to add cheddar cheese for a cheesier spin, which will surely have picky eaters going for more.

Add the chicken breasts to the dish and spoon a little bit of the liquid over the chicken.

You can swap the chicken breasts for chicken thighs, though if you use bone-in, you’ll need to cook a little longer.

You can also add broccoli florets if you want to add some more veggies or keep them on the side with some green beans.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the chicken is done.

Once the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, it is finished.

If you have any leftovers, this chicken and rice casserole makes for a delicious lunch, too. Be sure to store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Variations To The Chicken and Rice Dish

If you want to switch things up now and again, here are a few variations you can try:

• Add some vegetables to the chicken dish: Try adding some chopped broccoli, baby carrots, butter beans, green beans, or English peas to the rice mixture before baking for a pop of color and added nutrition.
• Swap the flavor of condensed soup: Try using cream of mushroom, cheese, or cream of celery soup instead.
• Add some spiciness to the dish: If you like a little heat, try adding some diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the rice mixture before baking.
• Add a package of dry onion soup mix to the rice if you are using white rice.

Tips for Making The Perfect Chicken And Rice Dinner

Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect 4-ingredient chicken and rice dish:

• Use fresh, high-quality chicken breasts for the best flavor and texture. (I buy mine on sale at Fresh Market each week).
• Be sure to stir the rice mixture well and incorporate with the water before adding the soup and chicken.
• Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to prevent the rice from drying out while cooking.
• Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.