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Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
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5.2 from 27 reviews

This Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for weeknight dinners. It combines tender cooked chicken, savory onion soup mix, creamy mushroom and chicken soups, and quick-cooking rice to create a flavorful and hearty casserole. Baked to golden perfection and optionally garnished with parsley and cracked black pepper, this one-dish meal is both satisfying and simple.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked and diced chicken
  • 1 package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 2 ¼ cups milk
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups uncooked minute rice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

For Garnish (Optional)

  • Parsley
  • Cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked and diced chicken, dry onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, water, uncooked minute rice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Pour Mixture: Pour the combined mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out smoothly.
  4. Cover and Bake: Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes to allow the rice to cook and flavors to meld.
  5. Brown the Top: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes to brown the top and create a crispy, golden crust.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle the casserole with fresh parsley and cracked black pepper before serving for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • You can substitute the sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
  • Minute rice is used for quick cooking; if using regular rice, it will require longer cooking and more liquid.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to taste, especially if soups are already salty.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated.
  • Adding vegetables like peas or carrots can enhance the nutrition and taste.

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Keywords: chicken rice casserole, easy casserole recipe, baked chicken and rice, comfort food, weeknight dinner

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