1. *Heat up the oven:*
- Heat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13” baking dish with cooking spray.
*Let the cream cheese and butter become soft:*
- In a bowl that can be used in the microwave, heat the cream cheese and butter for 20-30 seconds until softened. Mix until there are no lumps.
3. *Mix the Ingredients Together:*
- In a big bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, rice, butter, cream cheese, chicken soup, garlic, Italian dressing mix, chicken stock, half of the shredded cheese, and salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly until everything is mixed evenly.
Make the casserole.
- Put the chicken and rice mix into the dish you have ready.
- Sprinkle the rest of the grated cheese on top.
Cook in the oven.
- Put foil over the dish and bake in the oven that you have already heated for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling.
- Take out of the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes. Take off the foil. 6. *Add toppings and serve:* - Decorate with fresh parsley, and savor.
I'm sorry, but it seems like you haven't provided any text for me to paraphrase. If you have any text you'd like me to simplify, please provide it, and I'll be happy to help!Time to prepare: 10 minutes Time to cook: 25 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Calories per serving: 548 kcal Number of servings: 8