Cheesy Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe is the ultimate comfort food featuring tender chicken, gooey cheese, and perfectly cooked rice. An easy and flavorful one-dish meal your whole family will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle extra shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- Add vegetables like peas, carrots, or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- For a spicy kick, mix in a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of the casserole
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg