Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake

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Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake

By:: CARNATION MILKS

Prep:: 15 mins
Cooking:: 45 mins
Level:: Easy
Yields:: 8

Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake is a quick and hearty meal for your family! Terrific to serve on a hectic day. Ready in just 1 hour.

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Ingredients

1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 can (10 3/4 fl. oz.) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bag (16 oz.) frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrot medley, thawed
2 cups cubed, precooked chicken
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice
1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

COMBINE evaporated milk and cream cheese in baking dish with wire whisk until smooth. Add soup, water, garlic powder and pepper; mix well. Add vegetables, chicken and rice. Cover tightly with foil.

BAKE for 35 minutes. Uncover; top with cheese. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

FOR FREEZE AHEAD:
PREPARE as above; do not bake. Do not top with cheddar cheese. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator.

PREHEAT oven to 350° F.

BAKE, covered, for 45 to 55 minutes. Uncover; top with cheddar cheese. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.