How to Make Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole | The Kitchn

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can reduce sodium and additives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing taste.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Sear chicken thighs in the skillet until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove chicken and set aside.

In the same skillet, add butter, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in rice and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly toasted.

Add chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Transfer rice mixture to a greased baking dish and place seared chicken on top.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and green onions.

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