The Best Comfort Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe You’ll Love
This Chicken Rice Casserole is a warm, creamy, and satisfying one-dish meal made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, mixed vegetables, and melted cheese. It’s easy to prepare, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights or comforting leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (or mixed vegetables)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup additional cheddar cheese (for topping)
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix uncooked rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup cheddar cheese, vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in cooked chicken until well combined.
- Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, stir gently, and top with remaining ½ cup cheese.
- Bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and rice is tender.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Swap cream of chicken soup with mushroom or celery soup for variety.
- Use brown rice for a healthier option, but increase broth and baking time.
- Add bacon or diced ham for extra protein.
- Spice it up with cayenne or paprika.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
