Baked Cheesy Chicken And Rice Casserole

A plate of cheesy chicken and rice casserole topped with sour cream, chopped green onions, and cilantro, served on a white dish with fresh herbs and a fork nearby on a wooden table.

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Baked cheesy chicken and rice casserole is perfect for those nights when you don't want to spend much time in the kitchen, but you want a good meal for your fmaily.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 713kcal

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced mushrooms
¾ cup sour cream
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
16 ounce jar of picante sauce
2 cups of cooked rice
1 ½ cups of chicken breast cooked and diced.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. (If using a casserole dish, grease it now).
Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan on the stovetop. Next, add the mushrooms and saute. Remove the pan from the heat.
Add the sour cream, 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese, picante sauce, rice, and chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
If your skillet is oven-safe, top the chicken mixture with the remaining shredded cheese and place it in the oven. If using a casserole dish, pour the ingredients into the greased dish and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
Bake dish for 25-30 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition is approximate.

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