Description
This Leftover Chicken Dinner is a creamy cheesy baked chicken and rice casserole that turns cooked chicken into a comforting family meal. Perfect for busy weeknights this easy chicken dinner uses leftover chicken rice vegetables and cheese to create a hearty casserole packed with flavor. If you are looking for leftover chicken recipes chicken casserole ideas or quick family dinners this recipe delivers satisfying results every time.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken shredded
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup mixed vegetables
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion until soft then add garlic and cook briefly
2. Stir in mixed vegetables and cook until slightly tender
3. Add shredded chicken and cooked rice and mix well
4. In a bowl whisk together cream of chicken soup and chicken broth
5. Pour mixture into skillet and stir to combine evenly
6. Season with salt pepper and dried thyme
7. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish
8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top
9. Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for the easiest preparation and best flavor
Add extra vegetables like broccoli or peas to boost nutrition
If mixture seems dry add a splash of broth before baking
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg