Description
A quick and easy casserole featuring tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and fluffy rice, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups uncooked white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 pound cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
- In the prepared baking dish, combine the uncooked rice and chicken broth; stir well.
- Add the cooked chicken and Alfredo sauce to the dish and mix thoroughly.
- Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the top; season with salt and pepper.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, add broccoli (if using), and re-cover; bake for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the foil completely and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving; garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Customize the casserole with different veggies or proteins for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg