Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole
One dish, minimal effort, maximum comfort.
$15.52 total
Ingredients & Cost Breakdown
| 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs | $8.90 |
| 1.5 cups rice | $0.63 |
| 1 can cream of chicken soup | $1.38 |
| 1 cup shredded cheese | $1.61 |
| 1 cup frozen mixed veg | $1.15 |
| Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper | $0.25 |
| Applesauce cups, side | $1.60 |
| Total | $15.52 |
Shopping List
Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."
- 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1.5 cups rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup frozen mixed veg
- Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper
- Applesauce cups, side
How to Make It
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk soup with 1.5 cups water and seasonings in a baking dish.
- Stir in rice and frozen veg.
- Nestle chicken thighs on top, season them too.
- Cover tightly with foil, bake 45 minutes.
- Uncover, top with cheese, bake 10 more minutes until melted and chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with applesauce cups on the side.
No-Time-For-That Tip: Foil on tight for the first bake is non-negotiable — that's what steams the rice instead of leaving it crunchy.
