Chicken and Yellow Rice Casserole

5 from 6 votes

Chicken and Yellow Rice Casserole is big on taste and very satisfying. It's a comforting dinner that's simple to make, and requires almost zero prep.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 377kcal

Preheat the oven to 325°. Spray a 9"x13" casserole dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
In a bowl, stir together the rice, cream of mushroom soup, and water until everything is well combined.
Pour the rice mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
Arrange the chicken on top of rice mixture.
Sprinkle salt and pepper (or your favorite seasonings) over the chicken. Feel free to add a little garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor!
Cover with foil and bake for 1.5 hours. If you are using breasts, you may need to add an additional 30 minutes and adjust the time accordingly.

Recipe Substitutions:

- Chicken Breasts: Swap thighs for breasts, but adjust the time accordingly.

- Cream of Chicken Soup: If you're not a fan of cream of mushroom, cream of chicken works just as well.

- Chicken Broth: Replace water with vegetable or chicken broth for extra depth of flavor.

Tips:

- Use bone-in chicken thighs: They stay juicy and are more flavorful than boneless.

- Use Yellow Rice: Yellow rice is the best! I don't use white rice for this dish, but you can swap it out if desired. Depending on the type you use in the swap, you may need to adjust the cups of water.

- Spray the Dish: Give your baking dish a good spray with nonstick cooking spray. Trust me, this makes cleanup a breeze!

- Don't skip the foil: Covering the dish helps the rice cook properly, absorb all the flavors, and keep it moist. Let the oven do the work for an easy dinner.