Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole
User Reviews
3.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
391 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Description
The creamy chicken and rice casserole brings together shredded or diced cooked chicken with a mixture of canned soups and seasoning mixes to form a thick, flavorful sauce. Instant rice is stirred in uncooked and bakes within the dish, absorbing moisture and cooking to tenderness. The use of onion soup mix adds depth, while the sour cream and milk create a creamy texture throughout. Baking covered initially prevents drying out and finishing uncovered develops a gentle browning on top.
The casserole is straightforward to prepare and can be served as a hearty main course. It pairs easily with steamed vegetables or a simple salad for a balanced meal.
Since it uses canned soups and instant rice, the dish is convenient for busy days yet delivers a comforting, homey flavor. Adjust salt and pepper to taste based on your brand of soups and seasoning preferences.
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups chicken or diced cooked chicken, cooked, shredded
- 1 package onion soup mix Lipton brand
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups rice uncooked, Minute brand instant rice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, onion mix, cream of mushroom/chicken soup, milk, sour cream, water, rice, and salt/pepper.
- Spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- Pour chicken/rice mixture into prepared pan.
- Cover pan with aluminum foil.
- Place pan in preheated oven and cook for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and cook an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and serve! Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe uses cooked chicken; leftover or rotisserie chicken works well.
- Instant rice is baked uncooked, absorbing the liquid during cooking to become tender.
- Adjust salt and pepper gradually, as canned soups may add saltiness.
- Cover casserole while baking initially to retain moisture, then uncover to brown the top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 391kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1184mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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