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title: Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cheesy-chicken-and-rice-casserole-64e4c8e654b67122d59a94fd
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Multi-Portion
  - Seasonal
  - Protein Smart
  - Casserole
  - Comfort Food
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 788
source_chef: Christina Boateng
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Some found it comforting and delicious, while others felt it needed more seasoning.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Many appreciated the large portions and leftovers, but some found the prep time longer than expected.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/cheesy-chicken-rice-casserole.avif"
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Drain any excess liquid from @chicken cutlets{1%unit}; place in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium low and simmer until chicken is cooked through ~{10-12%minutes}. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; discard cooking liquid. When cool enough to handle, shred chicken with two forks. You can also cut it into cubes.

While chicken cooks, wash and dry produce. Trim, peel, and dice @carrot{1%unit} into ¼-inch pieces. Halve, peel, and dice @onion{1%unit} into ¼-inch pieces. Drop @cream cheese{1%unit} into a small bowl of warm water to soften. Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%unit} in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onion; season with @salt{1%unit} and @black pepper{1%unit}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened ~{2-3%minutes}. Stir in @jasmine rice{1%unit}, @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}, @water{2¼%cups}, and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender ~{15-18%minutes}.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix cream cheese, @cream sauce base{1%unit}, @fry seasoning{1%unit}, @italian seasoning{1%unit}, half the @cheddar cheese{1%unit}, and ¼ cup water.

When rice is done cooking, fluff with a fork. Transfer shredded chicken and rice to bowl with cream cheese mixture; add @peas{1%unit} and stir to evenly coat. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

Adjust rack to top position; heat broiler to high. Transfer filling to an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cheddar, then top with @panko breadcrumbs{1%unit}. Broil until cheese melts and panko is lightly browned ~{2-3%minutes}. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Let casserole rest ~{5%minutes}. Divide between plates and serve.