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Creamy Chicken Rice Bake

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 boxes Chicken Rice-A-Roni, including both seasoning packets
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• ½ cup milk
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 (12 oz) bag frozen peas and carrots
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, Dutch oven, or 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Add the Rice-A-Roni rice and pasta mixture, both seasoning packets, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, milk, diced onion, frozen peas and carrots, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
3. Add the chicken and stir again, distributing the pieces evenly and making sure the Rice-A-Roni is mostly submerged in the liquid.
4. Cover very tightly with foil (or a tight-fitting lid if using a Dutch oven) and bake for 40 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and carefully stir. Check the Rice-A-Roni for tenderness and make sure the chicken has reached 165°F. If the rice is still firm, cover again and bake for another 5–15 minutes. If it looks like it needs more liquid, stir in about ¼ cup warm low-sodium chicken broth before returning it to the oven.
6. Once the Rice-A-Roni is tender, sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
7. Turn the oven to high broil and broil for 2–3 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
8. Let rest for 5–10 minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve.

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