Customizable Chicken Casserole

I'm from the Midwest and it's no secret that we like our casseroles in the Midwest. This is a simple family recipe that I got from my mother and have altered with time. The great thing about this meal is that it only has five central ingredients: rice, chicken, cheese, soup, and stuffing. Everything else can be changed in and out as desired.

Cooking Time: 50 - 60 Minutes
Necessary Equipment: 8x8 or 9x13 Glass Casserole Dish and a Large Skillet
Preheat Oven to: 350 Degrees Fahrenheit
Serves: 4 to 8

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Step 1: Ingredients

As with any passed down recipes, the exact proportions of the ingredients are up for debate. The standard recipe is for a 9x13 casserole dish, but I commonly lower the quantities for an 8x8 dish to fit in the toaster oven since this is a more reasonable size to feed my wife and I. For ingredients with a value range (2 to 4, for example) the smaller value is for an 8x8 dish while the larger is for a 9x13.

2 to 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 to 1.5 Cups Minute Rice
5 to 10 slices of Cheese
1 Box Stove Top Stuffing (Chicken or Cornbread Flavoring)
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup + 1 Can Water
1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
2 Tbsp Butter or Margarine
1 Cup Water
Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Once you've gathered everything, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Vika84 says: Aug 20, 2012. 3:39 AM

looks delicious! 5 stars and a vote from me! :-)

Kurt E. Clothier (author) says: Aug 20, 2012. 9:32 AM

Thank you so much!

Lorddrake says: Aug 14, 2012. 5:09 PM

5 STARS.

made this for dinner tonight and everyone loved it.

this is what a great recipe should be .. simple to make, easy to modify, and tastes great.

Kurt E. Clothier (author) says: Aug 17, 2012. 8:57 PM

Awesome! Putting it before the family is the ultimate test... Every time I make this it is a bit different, and every time we eat it, my wife has to comment how it is not quite as good as the original that my mother has perfected. Go figure.