Savory Baked Herb Chicken Casserole
A comforting one-pan casserole with chicken, rice, and vegetables in a creamy sauce topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Grilled or roasted chicken works best.
- 2 cups cooked rice Using leftover rice is preferable for texture.
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn) Frozen mixed vegetables work well.
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend) Choose your favorite type of cheese.
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional) Enhances presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken and cooked rice.
- Add mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth to the bowl.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top the casserole with shredded cheese.
Baking
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Serving
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
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Notes
Feel free to customize with different vegetables or spices. Using shredded leftover chicken adds more flavor.