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Posted: 09/05/17
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Italian Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe ~ The Ultimate One Dish Casserole That is Light & Healthy! Loaded with Italian Flavors, Chicken, Brown Rice, Cheese & Rice! Quick, Easy Dinner Recipe for the Entire Family!
The beginning of school is looming on the horizon and the hustle and bustle is starting again isn’t it? We have been trying to get hair cuts, school supplies, clothing and all that fun stuff sorted out before school starts! School starting means after school activities, homework and all that. This also means we are going to have less time to get a meal on the table for our families because all of that other “stuff”. Some of my quick and easy go to recipes for busy nights areHamburger Stroganoff,One Pot Garlic Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Noodle Casserole andCheesy Chicken Stuffing Casserole! ThisItalian Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe is sure to be one of my new go to recipes too!
“Stuff”. It really gets in the way doesn’t it?
It also means that I need to stock my recipe box with some new, quick recipes to get meals on the table FAST because the kids always seem to think they need to be fed NOW. They aren’t patient little creatures when they are hungry. Often times called “Hangry” around here. Hungry + Angry = Hangry. Get the picture?
I’m kind of the same way when I’m “Hangry”, so I really can’t get to made about it!
One place that you do not get “Hangry” is the Minnesota State Fair! We attended this past weekend and it was so good. We made a stop to get cookies atSweet Martha’s. I mean, if you know anything about the Minnesota State Fair, you can’t miss those! Grab a bucket of cookies and stop at the All You Can Drink Milk Stand and you have the perfect marriage.
We couldn’t forget the Corn Dog for me, or the Cheese Curds for the hubs. Both staples in our books. Another one of our favorites is the Fresh Cut French Fries!
I remember when I was at the State Fair as a 4-Her that was one of our favorite spots to go grab something to eat!
Another one of my favorites wasLuigi fries, which are baked pizza dough breadsticks, mozzarella cheese, served with Italian sauce, toppings include pepperoni or pepperoncini peppers, except I’ve never heard anyone else talk about them since then! They are still part of the State Fair food lineup so they must be good. I wonder if they are as good as I remember them being or if it’s one of those things where the memory is better than the actual treat!
When it comes to favorites around our dinner table anything with rice is a favorite for the girls. They inhaleCrock Pot Hamburger Wild Rice Casserole,,, and Chicken Ramen Stir-Fry.Whenever they gooble up a recipe it becomes a standard staple on my menu plan! Kids can be so finicky!
ThisItalian Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe is going to be added to that rotation too! Is so simple with such basic ingredients!
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Italian Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe Ingredients!
- Petite Diced Tomatoes
- Dried Basil Leaves
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Parsley Flakes
- Salt & Pepper
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Yellow Onion
- Garlic Cloves
- Instant Brown Rrice
- Chicken Broth
- Chicken Breasts
- Provolone Cheese
- Chopped Fresh Parsley
Plus, did I mention that it is all mixed up in ONE pan and you just stick it in the oven? I mean what busy Mom doesn’t like that?
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
Cheesy Italian Chicken and Rice Casserole
The Ultimate One Dish Casserole That is Light & Healthy! Loaded with Italian Flavors, Chicken, Brown Rice, Cheese & Rice! Quick, Easy Dinner Recipe for the Entire Family!
Prep:15 minutes mins
Cook:40 minutes mins
Total:55 minutes mins
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Ingredients
- 1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp dried basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 c. chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 c. instant brown rice
- 1 c. low sodium chicken broth
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Provolone Cheese
- Chopped Fresh Parsley
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly grease a 9×13 in. baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Combine tomatoes, basil, oregano, parsley flakes, salt, pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, brown rice and chicken broth in baking dish.
Place chicken on top of rice mixture. Try to nestle the chicken in the rice mixture.
Baked for 40 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temp of 165F degrees.
Remove from oven, place cheese slices on top of chicken and return to the oven for 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories: 543kcal (27%), Carbohydrates: 73g (24%), Protein: 31g (62%), Fat: 12g (18%), Saturated Fat: 5g (31%), Cholesterol: 67mg (22%), Sodium: 638mg (28%), Potassium: 609mg (17%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 415IU (8%), Vitamin C: 9.2mg (11%), Calcium: 263mg (26%), Iron: 6.4mg (36%)
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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.
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I'm here to help you win in the kitchen again! Life is Busy, Life is Crazy, but that doesn't mean you can't make your family dinner! Julie's goal is to provide you with easy, family, friendly recipes that use pantry staples. Dinnertime will be stress free again!
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Barbara says
How would I change this receive to serve 6. This this so delicious and would like to fix for company dinner
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Julie Evink says
You can change the amount of servings in the recipe card and it will auto adjust the amounts for you.
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Cheryl Bruce says
I made this recipe and it was super easy and tasted amazing! The only chicken I had were tenderloins, so I used those and wow!!! There were no leftovers 😂Reply
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it Cheryl! Thanks for rating and commenting on the recipe!
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Cheryl Bruce says
Wow!! I made this recipe and it was absolutely delicious and I had all the ingredients 😊Reply
Julie Evink says
Wonderful to hear Cheryl! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Judy says
Made this today was very good but my rice came out a little crunchy. Did i over cook it?
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Michelle Sperr says
Hmmm…I haven’t had that problem before Judy. It’s possible it got overcooked or you may need to add a little more liquid so it can cook all the way through until tender! Hope that helps!
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Laura Blackstone says
I made this for dinner a few weeks ago and making it again tonight! My family loved it! The rice mixture is full of flavor. My husband kept going back for more and he isn’t a big rice eater. The only thing I will do different is season the chicken. It was bland, especially in comparison to the rice mixture. Looking forward to another yummy meal!Reply
Dom Mosqueda says
I have made many of the meals Julie has put out and they are always yummy and gone 🙂
The italian cheese rice and chicken recipe went over i had to do 3 more for family and friends and i referred them to you Julies eats and treats website , Many cheers to you Julie for all the work you do to make cooking easier for everyone that dont have alot of time to plan prepare and cook dinner or lunch or breakfast 🙂 Thank you very much Julie your awesome keep up the great work 😉Reply
Julie Evink says
This is the best comment I could ask for!! Hope you had a very happy holiday!
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Celeste says
Hi Julie, these look marvelous but you are not helping my diet lol. Hope you are well and the kiddos are healthy and sassy. ???
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Julie Evink says
I’m sorry! Diets are such a bummer 😉 The kids are as sassy as ever and healthy for the moment… you know how that goes!
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