Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole.

Here’s a simple, comforting recipe for Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole—perfect for an easy family meal:

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🥘 Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole

🧾 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk or cream
• 1 can (about 300g) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn – optional)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Sauté aromatics
   Heat butter/oil in a pan, cook onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Mix everything together
   In a large bowl, combine:
   • Chicken
   • Uncooked rice
   • Sautéed onion & garlic
   • Soup
   • Chicken broth
   • Milk
   • Vegetables
   • Half of the cheese
     Add salt, pepper, and herbs.
4. Assemble
   Pour mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
5. Bake covered
   Cover with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes until rice is tender.
6. Add cheese & finish
   Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese, and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.

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✅ Tips

• Use leftover rotisserie chicken for extra flavor
• Add mushrooms or capsicum for more texture
• For extra creaminess, use cream instead of milk

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If you want, I can give you a desi-style version (with spices like garam masala and green chilies) or a quick stovetop version 👍