Chicken and rice casserole

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Adding rice is a great alternative to using pasta.

2 tbsp butter, plus extra for greasing

400g rice
6 large mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, sliced

1 garlic clove, minced
4 chicken fillets, cut into small pieces
400ml (1 tin) cream of chicken soup
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to season

200g cheese, grated

Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 350°F/ gas 4. Lightly grease an ovenproof dish with butter.

Cook the rice according to packet instruction.

Melt the butter in a frying pan over a medium temperature. Add the mushrooms and fry for about 3 minutes.

Add the onion, garlic and chicken pieces. Cook for a further 8 minutes or until the chicken is just about cooked.

Add the chicken soup, making sure it is all combined.

Spoon in the cooked rice and season with salt and pepper. Make sure to give it a good mix.

Pour into a casserole dish and top with the cheese.

Place in the oven for 15 – 20 minutes until the cheese has fully melted.

Serves
6

Preparation Time
20 minutes

Cooking Time
30 minutes

Main ingredients
Cheese, Chicken, Rice

Recipe Type
Dinner, Family Dinners

Level of Difficulty
Easy

Other recipes you may like