ITALIAN CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Italian Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by carolync

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-3 cups cooked, chopped chicken
1 cup rice, uncooked
1 red bell pepper, chopped
Handful of chopped fresh parsley
1 cup Italian blend shredded cheese
2 cans (15 ounces) chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2-1 teaspoon oregano
1/2-1 teaspoon basil
1 garlic clove, minced or crushed
Black pepper to taste
Frozen peas and carrots (optional)

Steps:

Put the chicken in the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish. Sprinkle the rice, red pepper and parsley over the top. Sprinkle on a few frozen peas and carrots (if using). Spread the cheese evenly over the top. In a small bowl, combine the broth, chicken soup, oregano, basil, garlic and pepper. Pour evenly over the top of the other ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let it stand for a few minutes before serving.