Description
A comforting and creamy chicken and rice casserole that is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner. This classic dish is a delicious combination of tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a creamy sauce, topped with a golden, buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Casserole Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Fold in the chicken, cheese, and vegetables if using. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. If using a topping, mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 50–55 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the top is golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Substitute brown rice, but increase baking time by 15–20 minutes and add a bit more broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
