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Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake

CARNATION® MILKS
Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake
Level
Easy
Prep 
15 min
Cook 
45 min
Servings
8 servings
  • 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.

KEY INGREDIENTS

A can of Evaporated Milk with an image of evaporated milk pouring onto a white spatula.
CARNATION® MILKS
Evaporated Milk

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

12 oz
SAVED
SAVE

INGREDIENTS

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

MAKE IT

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

RECIPE NOTES

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.

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