As Granny taught us, the secret to being a great home cook is always having a couple of great recipes readily available! That’s why she always relied on Granny’s Go-To Bake to make dinnertime great! This extra cheesy rice casserole is tender, creamy, and deliciously savory, filled with succulent chicken and garden-fresh veggies. You can taste the love baked right into it! Granny’s Go-To Bake is guaranteed to become a go-to in your own kitchen, just as Granny intended!
Ingredients
- 1 (10-ounce) package yellow saffron rice, plus the ingredients called for on the package
- 1 (10-ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
- 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 (10-12-ounce) can chicken, drained, can substitute any cooked chicken such as rotisserie chicken
- 1 (14-ounce) can mixed veggies, drained
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, optional, shredded, for topping
- fresh herbs, such as parsley leaves, optional, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
Step 2 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 3 –Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
Step 4 –Add the cooked rice to a bowl.
Step 5 –Stir the cheddar cheese soup, the evaporated milk, the garlic powder, the salt, the pepper, the chicken, and the veggies into the rice.
Step 6 –Spoon the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 7 –Bake the rice mixture for 20 minutes.
Step 8 –Top the bake with the cheese and cook until the cheese is melted and the mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes.
Step 9 –Garnish with the fresh herbs and serve.
