This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Casserole Has a Secret Ingredient
Prep
10 mins
Cook
1 hr 15 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
Here's a casserole that'll change your weeknight dinner game! I discovered this dump and bake beauty when I needed something foolproof that didn't require a million steps. The secret ingredient takes it from ordinary to absolutely craveable, and the best part? Everything goes into one dish. You'll have a complete meal ready in about an hour and a quarter with minimal cleanup. Plus, the chicken provides lean protein while the rice gives you sustained energy. This is my go to when I'm short on time but refuse to sacrifice flavor.
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Ingredients
- 237 mluncooked long-grain white rice
- 710 ml3 cups (about 1 pound) shredded cooked chicken(about 1 pound) shredded cooked chicken)
- 12(14.75-ounce) cans creamed corn)
- 11(16-ounce) jar or bag table-cut kimchi or sauerkraut, undrained)
- 473 mlchicken broth
- 473 ml2 cups (8 ounces) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese, divided(8 ounces) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese, divided)
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- 1red pepper flakes(for serving, optional)
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Instructions
- 1
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, stir together the rice, chicken, creamed corn, kimchi or sauerkraut with its juices, broth, 1 cup of the cheese, and salt. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- 2
Bake until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 60 to 90 minutes, stirring halfway through. Be sure to re-cover the dish tightly with foil after stirring. If the rice is cooked but the casserole still looks a little soupy, uncover and bake for a few extra minutes until the excess liquid evaporates.
- 3
Remove the casserole from the oven and switch it to broil on high. Remove the foil, sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheese, and broil until melted and spotty golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Allow the casserole to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if using, and serve. Leftovers can be stored in the casserole dish, covered, or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!
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