Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake

Submitted by Teresa L.

"Everyone loves chicken and rice. This is quick and filling, easy and tasty to make when you're in a rush. You can add different spices (chili, curry) for a different taste."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 12 ounces evaporated milk
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 10 ounces frozen broccoli carrots cauliflower mix, thawed
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 1⁄2 cups uncooked instant rice
• 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. Combine evaporated milk and cream cheese in baking dish with wire whisk until smooth.
4. Add soup, water, garlic powder and black pepper; mix well.
5. Add vegetables, chicken and rice.
6. Cover tightly with foil.
7. Bake for 35 minutes.
8. Remove cover and top with cheese.
9. Continue baking uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly.
10. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
11. Enjoy!

Reviews

[catmaniacs]

Made as written except I only had 16 oz. bag of veggies and just used the whole bag. I did use a touch more water but next time I would add a little more as it was just a touch dry. I will make this again with just a little more water and seasonings. Thanks for the recipe!

 

[Rebecca B.]

Have really similar recipe. But uses Cajun holy trinity - onion, bell pepper and celery - that give it that extra flavor kick seal angel might be looking for

 

[seal angel]

I hate to be the only one. But this was just okay for us. I added some French onion on top. But still needed something and I put lots of seasoning. :(

 

[cookingpompom]

I made this tonight - I omitted the chicken, creamed cheese and water. I used 6 cups of cooked regular rice and a grated zucchini, grated carrot and thinly sliced head of broccoli and half a teaspoon of paprika. I baked this for 25 minutes until bubbly. So easy makes 8 generous serves. Thanks for posting - great way to use up left over rice!

 

[SmoochTheCook]

Wonderful! Funny, I find recipes that require lots of prep and look so incredible and my family is so-so about them. Then, this one WOW's them! Only took about 10 minutes to throw together. Well, I guess that works for me! :) I used 2% evap milk, low fat cr. of mushroom, light cream cheese, and tossed in equal parts cheddar and motz. and it still turned out perfectly. Would be good with mushrooms and peas as a different taste too, they said, but this was a hit. I put it in separate smaller dishes since it was for 3 people. Thanks so much!