Best 5 Cheesy Chicken And Yellow Rice Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our curated collection of cheesy chicken and yellow rice recipes. Embark on a taste adventure that tantalizes your palate with a symphony of flavors and textures. Experience the richness of melted cheese, the succulent tenderness of chicken, and the vibrant aroma of aromatic yellow rice. Our diverse selection caters to various preferences, from the classic comfort food to the innovative fusion dish. Prepare to be captivated by our culinary masterpieces, each offering a unique interpretation of this beloved combination. Whether you seek a quick and easy weeknight meal or an elaborate feast for a special occasion, our recipes will guide you effortlessly through the cooking process. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your culinary passion, and let's embark on a delectable expedition into the realm of cheesy chicken and yellow rice.

**Recipes in the article:**

1. **Cheesy Chicken and Yellow Rice Casserole:** This classic recipe is a harmonious blend of tender chicken, fluffy yellow rice, and a creamy cheese sauce. Baked to golden perfection, it's a crowd-pleasing comfort food that's perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

2. **One-Pot Cheesy Chicken and Yellow Rice:** Experience the convenience of a single pot dish with this flavorful recipe. Juicy chicken, vibrant yellow rice, and a luscious cheese sauce come together in one pot, making cleanup a breeze. Ideal for busy weeknights or quick lunches.

3. **Cheesy Chicken and Yellow Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers:** Elevate your meal with these colorful and delicious stuffed bell peppers. Vibrant bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of chicken, yellow rice, and a creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for a healthy and visually appealing meal.

4. **Cheesy Chicken and Yellow Rice Soup:** Warm up with a comforting bowl of this creamy and flavorful soup. Tender chicken, tender yellow rice, and melted cheese create a velvety broth that's perfect for chilly days. Enjoy it as a light meal or a satisfying appetizer.

5. **Cheesy Chicken and Yellow Rice Enchiladas:** Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with these enchiladas. Tender chicken, yellow rice, and a flavorful cheese filling are wrapped in tortillas and smothered in a tangy enchilada sauce. A delightful fusion dish that will tantalize your taste buds.

6. **Cheesy Chicken and Yellow Rice Paella:** Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Spain with this authentic paella recipe. Succulent chicken, tender yellow rice, and an array of colorful vegetables are cooked together in a traditional paella pan, resulting in aromatic and flavorful dish that's perfect for special occasions.

7. **Cheesy Chicken and Yellow Rice Risotto:** Elevate your culinary skills with this sophisticated risotto dish. Arborio rice is cooked in a flavorful chicken broth, then combined with tender chicken, melted cheese, and aromatic herbs. A creamy and elegant dish that's sure to impress your dinner guests.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE



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Delicious for the whole family!

Provided by KVines3

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
2 cups rice
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, or more to taste
2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
3 cups water, or more as needed
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix (such as Lipton®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread rice into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over the rice; season with black pepper and salt. Arrange chicken breast halves evenly atop the rice and cheese layers. Dot chicken breasts evenly with rounded teaspoons of cream of chicken soup. Pour 3 cups water over the chicken and finish by sprinkling onion soup mix evenly over everything.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Check rice for doneness; if water is already completely absorbed, add 1/2 cup more water to keep mixture moist. Continue baking until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese over the dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.5 calories, Carbohydrate 89.9 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 2217.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

EASY CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE



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Easy to make chicken and yellow rice, served just like at your local Spanish restaurant.

Provided by Noty661

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 green bell pepper, diced
¼ cup olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package yellow rice
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch poultry seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Bring water and chicken bouillon to a boil in a large skillet. Add chicken breasts and bell pepper; simmer over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken and pour remaining broth into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Stir rice, plus the included seasoning packet, and olive oil into broth. Arrange chicken breast over rice and season with black pepper and poultry seasoning.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1205.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE



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When autumn winds start to blow here in the Northeast, I keep this recipe close at hand. There are never any leftovers when I serve this to my family-much to their disappointment!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cooked long grain rice
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped green onions
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Combine rice and broccoli; spoon into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Add chicken and green onions; spoon over rice mixture. Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour over all. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Spread soup over top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE



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This has been a favorite in my family for years. It is the most requested meal of my kids & their friends. I like to double the recipe and freeze one to have on hand for a quick supper. Also, I use a rice cooker to make the saffron rice. Just put in the water, rice, and butter, push the button and it is perfect every time and ready when you need it to assemble the casserole. I also use the lower fat sour cream and mayo, but prefer the regular cream of chicken soup, not the lower fat version. Kids and adults will enjoy this recipe. My daughter and her boyfriend were home from college over the holidays and were headed out the door to go out to dinner...until I said "Okay, but I made Chicken and Yellow Rice"....they exchanged glances and turned around and join the rest of the family for dinner....

Provided by Summers

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold. (one stick)
10 ounces saffron rice mix (Mahatma Brand)
3 1/3 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a 13 x 9 inch casserole pan, arrange chicken in single layer, grate cold butter evenly over chicken and pour in sherry.
  • Bake, covered for 50 minutes.
  • Boil water and 2 tablespoons butter, add Mahatma rice mix. Stir, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Fluff rice and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir soup, mayo, sour cream, paprika and parsley.
  • When chicken is cooked, pour broth into soup mixture and stir until well blended.
  • Dice chicken.
  • To assemble casserole, in a 13 x 9 inch pan, layer rice, 1/2 of soup mixture, chicken and remaining soup mixture. Sprinkle top with paprika.
  • You can freeze it or cook at 350°F for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until hot, bubbly and heated throughout. If frozen, thaw and cook for 45 minutes to an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.5, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 115.7, Sodium 679.3, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 21.4

CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE WITH BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR CHEESE



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Want a new, gluten-free spin on a classic American casserole? Add Zatarain's Yellow Rice to the tasty flavors of chicken, broccoli and cheddar cheese for an easy-to-make, one-pot meal. Season with hot pepper and create a new family-favorite dinner.

Provided by Zatarains

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons oil, divided
1 1/2 lbs gluten-free chicken tenders
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 1/2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) package ZATARAIN'S® Yellow Rice
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken; set aside.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 4 minutes or until softened. Add water; bring to boil, stirring to release browned bits from bottom of skillet. Stir in Rice Mix; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Place broccoli and chicken over rice; cover. Cook 5 minutes longer or until broccoli and chicken are heated through.
  • Sprinkle cheese over top; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.7, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 92.4, Sodium 264, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 30.4

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for organic, free-range chicken and high-quality cheese.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, make sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the rice properly: Be sure to follow the package directions for cooking the rice. This will ensure that the rice is cooked perfectly.
  • Season the dish to taste: Don't be afraid to season the dish to taste. You can add more salt, pepper, or other spices to your liking.
  • Serve the dish immediately: Cheesy chicken and yellow rice is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that the dish is hot and the cheese is melted.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chicken and yellow rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give cheesy chicken and yellow rice a try. You won't be disappointed!

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