Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole
Richard Fagan • July 25, 2026
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Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole (Open Fire)
Equipment
Dutch oven (with lid), long-handled spoon, tongs
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 cups Augason Farms White or Brown Rice (cooked)
- 1 pouch Mountain House Diced Chicken (rehydrated)
- ½ cup Augason Farms Cheese Blend Powder or Cheese Sauce Mix
- ¼ cup Augason Farms Butter Powder
- ½ cup Augason Farms NonFat Milk (prepared)
- 1 cup Augason Farms VegMedley Blend or Sliced Carrots + Broccoli Florets & Stems (rehydrated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook rice in a pot over the fire. Rehydrate chicken and vegetables in hot water.
- Mix cheese powder and butter powder with a little hot water until smooth, then stir in the prepared milk.
- Combine everything in the Dutch oven. Place over medium coals, cover, and add a few coals on the lid. Bake/simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring once, until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition (approx. per serving)
- Calories: 480–550
- Protein: 32–38 g
SHTF Nutrient Highlights
Strong source of protein and calcium (cheese powder + nonfat milk). Provides B vitamins from rice and chicken, moderate iron, and some Vitamin A from carrots/broccoli. Good energy density for active survival work.
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