Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice

Author: Annette (•‿•)

This easy cheesy chicken and rice combines tender chicken, mushrooms, and cooked rice in a rich, savory sauce made with cream cheese, Monterey Jack, and cream of mushroom soup. Prepared in one skillet using convenient pantry ingredients, it's a satisfying family dinner for busy evenings.

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Prep Time:5

Cook Time:20

Total Time:25

Course: Condiments, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Comfort Food, Creamy, Easy to Make, Quick

Servings:

Calories: 288cal

Equipment

Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Poultry Magic for its blend of seasonings that complement chicken well.
Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning an excellent substitute for poultry seasoning.
Crystal Hot Sauce adds an out of this world flavor to this dish.

Ingredients

4 cups cooked rice
1 medium onion chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 12.5-ounce cans chunk chicken breast drained
1 13.25-ounce can mushroom stems and pieces drained
1 10.5-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup chicken broth
1 8-ounce package cream cheese cut into cubes
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon Cajun poultry seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for approximately 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Add the drained chicken, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the cubed cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack, and heavy cream. Stir frequently until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, and Cajun poultry seasoning. Stir to combine and simmer gently for approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
Gently fold in the cooked rice into the chicken mixture until evenly coated with the sauce.
Continue cooking 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice and chicken are thoroughly heated and the mixture reaches 165°F.
Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Garnish with sliced green onions, chopped parsley, or additional cheese, if desired. Serve warm.

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