Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Just chicken, rice, creamy soup, Cheddar cheese and soft bread cubes, mixed together and baked. This is a quick and easy dish that even the kids like! Note: If you are in a big hurry, use cooked chicken and minute rice. Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated - just add the bread topping the night before cooking.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

To Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste, place in a microwave-safe dish, cover and cook in microwave for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Let cool.

Step: 3

In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine chicken, rice and soup and mix well. Top with cheese, then with bread cubes.

Step: 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and bread is crunchy.

Per Serving: 463 calories; protein 37.3g; carbohydrates 30.3g; fat 20.3g; cholesterol 107.1mg; sodium 844.4mg.

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