Always a favorite, Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a meal that can be easily customized from Mexican to Italian, just by switching the cheese!

Ingredients

• 1 10 3/4-ounce can Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98 % Fat Free)
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 cups fresh or frozen vegetables
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

1. Stir soup, water, rice, onion powder and vegetables in 12- by 8-inch shallow baking dish.
2. Top with chicken. Season chicken as desired. Cover.
3. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until chicken and rice are done. Top with cheese.

Preparation Time

5 minutes

Bake Time

45 minutes

Serves

Makes: 4 servings

Notes, Tips & Suggestions

Italian: In place of onion powder and pepper, use 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Substitute 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese for Cheddar.

Mexican: In place of onion powder and pepper, use 1 teaspoon chili powder. Substitute Mexican cheese blend for Cheddar.

Source

Campbell's Cooking Soups

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 1/2 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast meat
• 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 1 tablespoon diced jalapeños
• Salt

Preparation

1. PREHEAT oven to 350–F. Lightly grease 2-quart casserole.
2. COMBINE rice, cheese, chicken, evaporated milk, onion, eggs, cilantro, butter and jalapeños in prepared casserole; stir well.
3. BAKE 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Season with salt.

Serves

4 servings

Notes, Tips & Suggestions

For freeze ahead

1. PREPARE as above; do not bake. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Uncover.
2. PREHEAT oven to 350–F.
3. BAKE 60 to 70 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Season with salt.

Courtesy of Nestlé USA, Inc.

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