Creamy Chicken Rice Casserole
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Creamy Chicken Rice Casserole
Description
The casserole layers cooked shredded or cubed chicken with a creamy mixture of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, uncooked rice, and chicken broth into a baking dish. Crushed Ritz crackers coated in melted butter are sprinkled on top before baking at 350°F until the rice is tender and the cracker topping turns golden. This combination results in a hearty dish with a rich, creamy interior and a contrasting crispy topping.
The rice cooks as the casserole bakes, absorbing the liquids and melding with the chicken and creamy base. The cracker crust adds a buttery crunch that complements the softness below. Vegetables like broccoli, mushrooms, peas, or mixed veggies can be added to introduce additional flavors and textures.
You can experiment with toppings for varied textures, including cheese, crushed pretzels, cheese crackers, cornflakes, or stuffing mix. This casserole fits well as a main course comfort food and can be prepared ahead for baking later.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast cooked and shredded or cubed (about 4 cups
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup or 1 large can, Campbell's brand
- 2 cups Minute or quick cooking rice (Uncooked)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 leeves ritz cracker crushed
- 1/2 cup butter salted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, cubed chicken breast, (uncooked) rice, chicken broth and sour cream together until everything is incorporated, then spread the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
- Pour the Ritz crackers into a zip top bag and roll over them with a rolling pin. Open the bag and pour in butter and then reclose and shake it around until the cracker crumbs are evenly coated in the butter.
- Spread the cracker mixture over the top of the casserole, then place in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the crackers are golden and the rice is tender. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add vegetables such as broccoli florets, chopped mushrooms, mixed veggies, or sweet green peas before cooking for more flavor and nutrition.
- Try different toppings like cheese, crushed pretzels, cheese crackers, cornflakes, or stuffing mix to vary texture and taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 977mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 444mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 698IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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