Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole
This classic chicken and rice casserole is creamy, hearty, and full of nostalgic flavor—just like Mamaw used to make. A true comfort food favorite for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Casserole, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern-Inspired
Ingredients
3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
2 cups water
2 cups instant white rice
1 (10.75 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 oz) can cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup butter, sliced into pats
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Combine Ingredients:
In the prepared dish, stir together the cubed chicken, water, rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and cream of mushroom soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Top with Butter:
Evenly distribute butter pats over the top of the mixture.
Bake:
Bake uncovered for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked through.
Rest & Serve:
Let the casserole rest for 10–15 minutes before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Substitute cream of mushroom with more cream of chicken if preferred.
Add diced carrots, peas, or a pinch of dried thyme or bay leaf for extra flavor.
Make it ahead: assemble, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/mamaws-chicken-and-rice-casserole/
