Cheesy Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with tender chicken, creamy cheese, and fluffy rice, this dish is a family favorite. It’s comforting, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients you already have in your pantry!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced carrots (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- If using peas and carrots, stir them into the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery if desired.
- Add a crunchy topping by sprinkling crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs over the cheese before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg