Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Spread rice into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over rice; season with black pepper and salt. Arrange chicken evenly atop rice-cheese layer. Dot chicken evenly with rounded teaspoons of cream of chicken soup. Pour water over chicken, then sprinkle evenly with onion soup mix.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Check rice for doneness; if water is already completely absorbed, add 1/2 cup more water to keep mixture moist. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese over the dish to serve.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)