Description
A comforting and creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole that’s perfect for a family dinner. This easy one-pan meal is a delicious combination of shredded chicken, rice, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
For Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion, celery, and carrots for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Prepare Casserole Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked rice, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cooked vegetables, frozen peas, and shredded chicken.
- Bake Casserole: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Add Cheese: Remove the foil, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Swap in brown rice, but increase the broth and cooking time by 15 to 20 minutes.
- For a crisp topping, sprinkle with buttered breadcrumbs or crushed crackers before baking uncovered.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
