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Ranch Chicken and Rice Casserole

Chicken and Rice Casserole is an easy one-dish chicken dinner recipe made with just six ingredients and takes 5 minutes to prep!

  • Prep5 min
  • Cook1 hr 30 min
  • Total1 hr 35 min
  • Yield6 people
  • Calories618

Ingredients Steps Notes

Ranch Chicken and Rice Casserole
Close up photo of a chicken breast being scooped out of a chicken and rice casserole.

An Easy and Delicious Weeknight Meal

Ranch or Caesar dressing replaces cream of chicken soup for a delicious twist on this classic dish! This Ranch Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe that will make your mouth water!

Back to school season is just about here (eek!), and this Chicken and Rice Recipe will become a weeknight staple.

Simple and delicious, this effortless dinner will become a family favorite (and a favorite for you to make, too!) After all, who doesn’t love a good casserole dish?

Close up photo of a baked chicken breast that has been cut into. Crusted with croutons and served with rice.

Ingredients for Ranch Chicken and Rice Casserole

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Salt
Pepper
Long-Grain Rice
Chicken Broth
Ranch Dressing
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Croutons

Delicious! Definitely saving to make again!

– Andrea

How To Make Chicken And Rice Casserole

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken breasts in the dish and season with salt and pepper.
2. Pour the rice into the baking dish, distributing it evenly on and around the chicken breasts.
3. In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, dressing, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and gently pour over the chicken and rice.
4. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
5. Bake for 75 to 90 minutes until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F AND all of the liquid has been absorbed.
6. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the remaining Parmesan cheese then sprinkle the crushed croutons on top of the cheese. Bake uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove and garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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Rice being spooned out of a white casserole dish.

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Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray.

  2. Arrange the chicken breasts in the dish and season with salt and pepper1.

  3. Pour the rice into the baking dish, distributing it evenly around the chicken breasts.

  4. In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, Ranch dressing, and ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and gently pour over the chicken and rice.

  5. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 75 to 85 minutes until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F AND all of the liquid has been absorbed.

  6. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the remaining Parmesan cheese then sprinkle the crushed croutons on top of the cheese. Bake uncovered for 5 minutes.

  7. Remove and garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Ingredient Notes:

  1. Instead of chicken breasts, you can use 8 to 10 boneless chicken thighs. No other adjustments need to be made.
  2. Long-grain rices include Basmati, Jasmine, and Brown rice. Any of these can be used in this recipe. DO NOT use Minute Rice!
  3. If you do not have chicken broth, water may be used but won't add as much flavor.
  4. Caesar dressing may be substituted for pretty much any creamy salad dressing such as Ranch, Creamy Italian, or Parmesan Peppercorn.

Instruction Notes:

  1. You can add additional seasonings to the chicken if desired, popular options might include onion or garlic powder, paprika, or Italian seasonings.

Nutrition

  • Calories618
  • Carbs45g
  • Protein27g
  • Fat36g
  • Saturated fat8g
  • Fiber1g
  • Sugar2g
  • Sodium1227mg

Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.

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