You know those nights when you’re just too tired to think about dinner? Yeah, that was me last Tuesday. I wanted something comforting, cheesy, and easy, but I didn’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Enter this one-pan cheesy chicken and rice bake. It’s a lifesaver! I actually burned it the first time because I forgot it in the oven while binge-watching my favorite show. Oops! But on my second try, it turned out golden and perfect. The best part? You just dump everything in, bake, and it’s done. Minimal effort, maximum reward.
Ingredients
2 cups of uncooked rice
3 cups of chicken broth
1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1 cup of frozen peas
How to Make It
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large baking dish, mix rice and chicken broth.
Add cubed chicken, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Stir everything until well combined.
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove foil, stir in frozen peas, and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes.
Serve
Scoop onto plates and enjoy warm.
