Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake

(4 stars based on 143 reviews)

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Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake is a quick and hearty meal for your family! Terrific to serve on a hectic day. Ready in just 1 hour.

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Ingredients:

1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 can (10 3/4 fl. oz.) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bag (16 oz.) frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrot medley, thawed
2 cups cubed, precooked chicken
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice
1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

COMBINE evaporated milk and cream cheese in baking dish with wire whisk until smooth. Add soup, water, garlic powder and pepper; mix well. Add vegetables, chicken and rice. Cover tightly with foil.

BAKE for 35 minutes. Uncover; top with cheese. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

FOR FREEZE AHEAD:
PREPARE as above; do not bake. Do not top with cheddar cheese. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator.

PREHEAT oven to 350° F.

BAKE, covered, for 45 to 55 minutes. Uncover; top with cheddar cheese. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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Tried and Tested

N. Chapman from Yorba Linda

I have a similar recipe which I have served my family for years but it calls for turkey instead of chicken. I guess it is a tried and tested recipe and it always turns out great. I usually add a cup of sliced sauteed mushrooms to the dish. I also add a dash of salt on top after baking to bring out the favor.
creamy chicken and rice bake

maryann oneill from nottingham

I made this recipe for my family renuion and it went fast because they realy enjoyed it and the kinds loved it.
mistake

m husser from

When I first looked at the picture I thought yuck! because I thought it contained peas. After reading the ingredients I tried this and it was wonderful. I learned a new lesson.
The kids liked it too!

debbie mitchell from MI

This was pretty simple put together. I would have added a little more seasoning, but otherwise tasty. My kids like vegetables so they enjoyed very much.
Yummy..

Sara-Ann D from ,

I thought this recipe was pretty good. Made great leftovers! I'd def. listen to some of the other reviews who suggested adding chicken broth (i accidently added a can of water as well) instead of subsituteing it. Still came out great! Also added a little parm cheese, onion powder, & lil. more garlic powder & cheddar cheese & mixed it in. Since other reviews said they thought it didnt have much taste. After all that i thought it was perfectly creamy & had a great taste! Enjoy!
Great and Easy

JANIE CHAMBERS from ,

I am going to try this tomorrow night for dinner. I have all the ingredents already! Thats what I love about all the recipes I get here, and they all taste as great as they look.
dinner

nicole robbins from nh

I know what we are having for dinner tonight!! This looks so good.
Oh So Yummy!

Stephanie Marshik from , MN

This was a winner! Everybody liked it and even the leftovers were fabulous! I made 2 substitutions. I used a fresh broccoli medley and precooked it 8 min. on high in microwave before adding. I also used precooked regular white rice and left top off while cooking. Alternatively, I would recommend precooking rice with 1/3 cup less water. When most of water is absorbed, cover and take off heat. Let the rice absorb the rest while you get other ingredients together.
Excellent and easy

T N from Jonesboro, LA

This dish is really good and other vegatables are a great substitute
Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake

kellie jones from Nacogdoches Tx

This last month I went into the grocery store to look for something I could prepare for my family that was quick and satisfying. I happened to stumble across this wonderful recipe and I knew then that the Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake was the one. I prepared it that night and my family and I fell in love with the rich and creamy chicken casserole. I have made it a few times since then and I still crave for more. Thank you Carnation for the excellent recipe. I will be making this dish for sure in the future!!
Wasn't crazy about it

Janice Farnsworth from Jacksonville, FL

This recipe didn't please anyone in my brood...in fact the whole pan got tossed out. It was wayyy too rich (I think) for our tastes but I'm not beyond saying I messed up somewhere because it certainly didn't come out like the picture shows! Always nice to try something new anyway...it's like pulling teeth in my house to get anyone to eat a variety but I try :)
Creamy Chicken & Rice Bake

Marie McBride from Poulsbo, WA

This Recipe is the best for me. It's quick and easy and everyone loves it. I have sent it to many friends and they love it too. I am going to make it for my next pot luck and let everyone enjoy.
creamy chicen rice bake

Rebecca Sipe from Plymouth, Ohio

wonderful and very easy to fix. Good for you too.
Great & Attractive Dish

Kathleen Knockstead from READING, PA

This is a wonderful meal. I always love to cook my macoroni and Cheese with carnation milk, now I have another good recipe to use Carnation.
Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake

Pauline Johnsey from North Stratford, NH

This is so good and so easy to make. It is a great meal anytime or even a special occasion. Pot luck, supper dish,it makes a large casserole. It will be your favorite.
yummy!!

Eileen Sharp from Coventry, RI

This was so easy to put together and bake I wasn't sure if it would taste OK. But it was awesome!!! I had to change the veggies to use what was on hand, but it didn't seem to make any diffence. You should try it!
Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake

carmen concepcion from Fall River, MA

this receipe was quick and very easy. terrific meal to start a family who loves chicken. doesn't take too much time especially for those who work and don't have much time. thank you for this very good receipe. love it
Average recipe

Liz Wiewiora from Highland, MI

This recipe could use more flavor, and the rice ended up overcooked with a mushy consistency.
Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake

PATTI BURGESS from Caribou, ME

This is truly a comfort food! I altered the recipe just a bit. I used a creamy Canadian pea soup instead of the creamy chicken. It was a hit at the supper table!
VERY TASTY

ROSE BOWEN from Bessemer City, NC

TRIED THIS AND IT WAS VERY EASY TO MAKE.WILL MAKE IT AGAIN.
Too bland for my taste

Brenda Martin from Champlin, MN

Think you could use more spice in this one and was a little dry too.
Disappointing

LYNN BORG from Encinitas, CA

Not what I expected, fairly simple to make but was dry and had very little flavor. Adding a can of chicken broth to this recipe may have helped with dryness and flavor. Glad I made it for home instead of a pot luck to try out!
so good

CARLA Carmichael from Coldspring, TX

this was pretty good, I even had it again for the next day supper also.
creamychickenandricebake

nancy steele from Catasauqua, PA

This is a simple dish to prepare. It was good.
Chicken and Rice

Rachel Knapp from

This was great. It took awhile to make, but it was very good!
Disappointing

Mary M from TEWKSBURY, MA

This was very easy to make but lacked flavor and was very dry. My husband never complains about anything I make but was not impressed with this dish.
Quick and Easy

Dawn Gresham from APO, AE

This recipe is great when you're working late. If you have all the ingredients on hand it takes no time at all. And my family really likes it! I might try putting it into a pie crust next instead of using rice. Yum.
A new family favorite for a cold winter's dinner

penney ippen from MUSKEGON, MI

I changed the recipe just a little, I add more cream cheese, and more chicken (2.5 to 3 cups)and cheese too. I add the rice to the mix and stir the rice in, for me it seems to help the rice cook better. This is one dish that I know I can make and not have to worry about what to do with the leftovers--there never is any thing left!
Very Tasty

Deborah Herman from Lakewood, CO

I had leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. My husband is a big fan of turkey pot pie, so he like this fairly well. I used Colbyjack as it was handy. I like the idea of useing up bits and pieces in the frig. and still make a good tasting dish.
Mom who cooks ALOT

Robyn from MO

I love this recipie just the way it is, but I have made alterations to make it a tad healthier. I use light cream cheese and fat free Carnation evaported milk to cut the calories. I also use instant brown rice instead of white rice cause brown is healthier, and it still comes out GREAT! This recipie is now in my meal rotation, and it goes with me to parties and events. It never lasts long!
Great and Easy

Mallory Mathias from CROWN POINT, IN

I made this dish for football on Sunday, and it was a big hit. We used it as more of a side dish,but it was still vary good, and easy to make.
Mom who cooks ALOT!

Robyn from MO

I made this recipe last night and WOW! Very YUMMY! I was afraid the rice would not cook, but it did very nicely. I used boil in a bag instant brown rice, and it worked! Next time, I will omit the water and add chicken broth instead to give it a more chicken flavor. My family loved this dish! I recommend it highly!
Quick and Covenient!

Billie Schleifer from Round Hill, VA

My son is one of those boys who can eat 24 hours a day and never gain a pound. I try to keep a casserole in the regrigerator at all times so he always has something nutritious to eat. He really loved this one - naturally he puts more cheese on top when he heats up a serving!
Creamy chicken and rice bake

F. Blankenship from GLASGOW, VA

We enjoyed this very much, very easy to fix. I failed to notice the cream cheese was for a 3oz. size. i used the 8oz size but it did not affect the taste that much. My daughter came by and loved this dish. she took half of it home with her.
Wonderful!

Rhonda Scholtz from Crivitz, WI

This is wonderful and easy to make. I love having the veggies in this recipe.
Easy and tasty

Lisa Bates from BANKS, OR

I've made this recipe a few times, with a substitution here and there... canned diced green chiles instead of jalepenos, and cheddar instead of monterey jack. Everyone in the family eats it (including my 2 year old!
a hit!

mary gardner from sheboygan, WI

my husband and kids actually loved it! it's been awhile since i haven't had to fight to get them to eat veggies!
Stick-to-your-ribs-YUMMY!

Laura Marino from NORTH BLOOMFIELD, OH

I made this last night using brown rice and ground turkey. Everyone liked it so much that they INHALED it! My children woke up this morning and thanked me again for such a yummy dinner and asked me to make it again soon. Definitely a keeper.
So-So

Judy Nowak from Milwaukee, WI

I made this for supper tonight. It was easy to make but didn't have enough flavor and was drier than my husband liked.
Creamy Cheesy Chicken and Rice

Marcia Hyde from PINSON, AL

I loved this recipe the first time I made it and used converted brown rice. Then I next made two at once to take to friend's since it is easy, cheesy, and most everyone likes chicken and rice; and it is creamy with the condensed milk and cheeses and even using brown rice and less chicken with the frozen veggies it still comes out so very good. In the South rice and cheese are crowd pleaers. For my double dish take overs I substitued turkey from parts I bought and cooked separately. It made it less easy but still as good and converted brown rice is light and cooks more quickly and with a bit extra liquid and a time to sit coverd hot and "cook" off heat to make the rice finish covered after baking time ends. This is powefully nutritious with brown rice, condensed milk and cheese, and carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower. That's one thing I try to experiement with is adding more nutrients and antioxidants and good oils by throwing in a small amounts of finely chopped nuts or freshly ground
Delicious Casserole!!!

Karen Farthing from EL DORADO, KS

This dish is the BEST casserole I've made for a long time! I used 1/4 cup LESS rice than the recipe called for and it turned out WONDERFUL!
we used brown rice!!

Amy Meyer from LAS VEGAS, NV

It was still very quick and good and everyone loved it a lot. We just dont eat white rice. The recipe is a winner!!
Easy dinner

Gizela Weaver from DEARBORN, MI

This recipe was easy to make and I enjoyed seeing my kids actually eat vegetables.
good eating

Roxanne Meeks from TWISP, WA

This was so easy to make. I like this recipe, because it is the kind of recipe to make when i have put in a long day at work.
chicken and Rice Bake

Deborah Williams from BELLEVILLE, IL

Great recipe easy and simple. Family loved it I added frozen green peas. It was delicious.
Delicious!!!

jennifer french from bowling green, OH

This was very easy to make and absolutley delicious! My whole family loved it.
quick

Leigh Anne from Amarillo, Tx

This is good. I added onions to the mix and sprinkled hot green chili on top before the cheese. Next time I will add most of the cheese to the mix for more flavor throughout.
easy and delicious

JENNIFER POGUE from SALT LAKE CITY, UT

I found this recipe to be quite simple to make and was a hit with my family. I also added a few ingredients of my own and it still turned out great and hearty, and ended up with plenty for when unexpected guests showed up in time for dinner.
Chicken and rice bake

Susan Tingey from MERCED, CA

This recipe is great for something quick and easy on a cold and busy day. This truly is a comfort food teamed up with hot rolls out of the oven.
Family Pleaser

MARTHA MARQUES from VICTORIA, TX

This was an easy Casserole to make. My family loved this and didn't comment about the veggies. My husband loved the fact it had two types of cheese. I omitted the pepper, my family has a low tolerance to spicy foods. I substituted instant brown rice in mine.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Calories: 370
Calories from Fat: 120
Total Fat: 13g (20% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 7g (35% of DV)
Cholesterol: 65mg (22% of DV)
Sodium: 610mg (26% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 42g (14% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 2g (8% of DV)
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 20g
Vitamin A: 25% of DV
Vitamin C: 0% of DV
Calcium: 20% of DV
Iron: 15% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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