Creamy Chicken and Corn Bake with Cheese
Creamy Chicken and Corn Bake with Cheese brings together tender chicken, fluffy rice, and sweet kernels of corn in a rich, velvety blend of cheddar dip and mushroom soup. The melted shredded cheese on top adds a satisfying finish, while chives and bacon bits lend a savory lift. It’s ideal for weeknight dinners or sharing at potlucks when you want comforting flavors that please a crowd.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Chicken and Corn Bake with Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 1
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2
Bring the water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces in the hot oil until they are no longer pink in the centers and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- 4
At the same time, set a steamer insert into a saucepan and add water until it sits just below the steamer’s bottom. Bring the water to a boil. Add the corn, cover, and steam until halfway tender but still crisp, 2 to 4 minutes.
- 5
Combine the chicken, rice, corn, mild Cheddar cheese dip, cream of mushroom soup, chives, and bacon bits in a medium to large bowl. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle the top with shredded Cheddar cheese.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, 30 to 40 minutes.
- 7
Preheat the oven’s broiler.
- 8
Broil the casserole until the cheese is golden, about 2 minutes more. Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving hot.
- Calories 538.03 kcal High 27%
- Protein 37.75 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 37.12 g 14%
- Total Fat 25.8 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 11.92 g High 60%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 106.99 mg High 36%
- Sodium 852.58 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 0.18 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 373.73 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 1.93 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 26.73 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 140.35 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 0.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Creamy Chicken and Corn Bake with Cheese is made with 10 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Bits, Black Pepper, Cheddar Dip, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 538.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Chicken and Corn Bake with Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Bits, Black Pepper, Cheddar Dip, Chicken Breast, Cream of Mushroom Soup. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken and Corn Bake with Cheese?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 538.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Chicken and Corn Bake with Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Creamy Chicken and Corn Bake with Cheese healthy?
- Creamy Chicken and Corn Bake with Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 538.03 calories and 37.75 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 852.58 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.92 g (60% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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