Description
This Best Ever Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting and creamy one-dish meal that the whole family will love. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a cheesy sauce come together to create a satisfying dinner that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Chicken and Rice Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing the pan)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rice, soups, broth, sour cream, spices, and half of the cheese. Add chicken and mix well.
- Layer in Baking Dish: Pour mixture into the prepared dish, cover with foil, and bake for 55–60 minutes.
- Add Cheese: Uncover, top with remaining cheese, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For extra veggies, add frozen peas, broccoli, or carrots to the mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
