Description
This easy chicken and rice casserole recipe is a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for a family dinner. Creamy, flavorful, and simple to prepare, it’s a convenient meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Main Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix casserole ingredients: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, cheddar cheese, mixed vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Transfer to baking dish: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden topping.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, consider adding an extra ½ cup of sour cream or milk.
- You can opt for cooked brown rice for a healthier twist or utilize leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
