Ingredients for - Cheesy Chicken and Corn Casserole
How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Chicken and Corn Casserole
1. Stage
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Stage
Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Stage
While rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces in the hot oil until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
4. Stage
At the same time, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add corn, cover, and steam until halfway tender but still crunchy, 2 to 4 minutes.
5. Stage
Mix chicken, rice, corn, mild Cheddar cheese dip, cream of mushroom soup, chives, and bacon bits together in a medium to large bowl. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese.
6. Stage
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 30 to 40 minutes.
7. Stage
Preheat the oven's broiler.
8. Stage
Broil casserole until cheese has a golden look, about 2 minutes more. Let casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving hot.
