Garlic Cheddar Chicken Bake

Mar 2, 2022 12:37:37 PM Carly Hanellin

When a dish is labeled comfort food, what kind of comfort are we talking about?

Get ready to find out, by way of this Garlic Cheddar Chicken Bake on our March 13-19 Menu – a creamy dish everyone can cozy up to.

Eat Well.

SERVES  12 SERVING
PREP TIME 5 MINS
COOK TIME 35 MINS
 
 
 
Garlic Cheddar Chicken Bake
Butter, Melted 2 tbsp
Panko Bread Crumbs ½ cup
Chicken Tenders, cut into bite-sized peices 14 oz 
Uncooked White Rice 1 cup
Salt 1 tsp
Pepper ¼ tsp
Garlic Powder ¼ tsp
Chicken Broth 2 ½ cups
Shredded Cheddar Cheese 2 cups

 

Directions
 
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix melted butter and bread crumbs until well mixed. Set aside.
 
2.In baking dish, mix raw chicken, rice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chicken broth and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese until well mixed.
 
3.Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
 
4.Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bread crumb mixture evenly over rice mixture. Bake about 5 minutes or until crumbs are light golden brown. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.