Cheesy Chicken and Corn Casserole Recipe

Original recipe yields: 10 servings

Ingredients

• 4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 pinches salt
• 3 pinches ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 3 (10 ounce) packages frozen sweet corn
• 1 (9 ounce) cans mild Cheddar cheese dip
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, or to taste (Optional)
• 1 tablespoon bacon bits, or to taste (Optional)
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2: In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
3. Step 3: While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces for 5-7 minutes per side until they are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.
4. Step 4: In a separate saucepan, place a steamer insert and fill with water just below the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the frozen corn, cover, and steam for 2-4 minutes until halfway tender but still crunchy.
5. Step 5: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, rice, corn, mild Cheddar cheese dip, cream of mushroom soup, chives, and bacon bits (if using). Mix well.
6. Step 6: Transfer the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese.
7. Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Step 8: Preheat the oven's broiler. Broil the casserole for an additional 2 minutes or until the cheese turns golden brown.
9. Step 9: Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy it hot!

Cook's Notes

• You can season the chicken with your favorite seasoning blend instead of just salt and pepper if desired.
• Feel free to use a different type of cheese if you prefer, or substitute cooked potatoes for the rice.

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