Dinner
Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole
A comforting baked casserole with tender chicken, creamy rice, garlic, and a golden cheesy top.
Recipe
Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Baked chicken and rice casserole with a golden cheddar top.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1. Heat the oven to 190 C / 375 F. Lightly grease a 23 x 33 cm / 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Step 2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Step 3. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk until smooth. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Step 4. Stir in the salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Step 5. Spread the rinsed rice in the baking dish. Add the chicken and pour the hot sauce evenly over the top. Stir once to distribute.
- Step 6. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Step 7. Remove the foil, stir gently, and sprinkle with the cheddar. Bake uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches 74 C / 165 F.
- Step 8. Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Notes
- The dish must be tightly covered during the first part of baking so the rice can steam. If the rice is still firm, add 60 g hot broth, cover, and bake 10 minutes longer.
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Equipment
- 23 x 33 cm / 9 x 13 inch baking dish
- Saucepan
