One-Pan Chicken and Rice Casserole with Dill and Cheese

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A cozy, one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy dill cheese sauce, baked to golden perfection. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken breast, long-grain rice, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 560 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 560 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large oven-safe skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice to the skillet, stirring for 1-2 minutes until toasted. Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the mixture is creamy.
  4. Step 4: Nestle the chicken back into the rice mixture, ensuring it's fully submerged. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
  5. Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional dill if desired.

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