Description
A comforting and hearty Chicken and Rice Casserole that is a perfect family meal. Creamy and flavorful, this easy-to-make dish is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Dish:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rice, chicken, soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, milk, seasonings, and vegetables.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add Topping: Combine crushed crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or celery for variation.
- Enhance with cooked mushrooms or sautéed onions.
- Opt for brown or wild rice for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
