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Lily Brooks

Heavenly chicken and rice casserole

A creamy, comforting casserole packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and savory vegetables—this is your go-to family favorite for any weeknight or gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • cups uncooked white rice
  • cups chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of celery soup
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup crushed buttery crackers

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and sour cream until smooth.
  3. Fold in onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add uncooked rice, chicken broth, chicken, and vegetables. Mix well.
  5. Pour mixture into baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine crushed crackers, melted butter, and ½ cup shredded cheese.
  7. Sprinkle topping over casserole and add remaining cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake another 15 minutes until golden.
  9. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 casseroleCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 23gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 870mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Use uncooked rice for best results. Let dairy ingredients come to room temperature for smoother blending. Allow the dish to rest before serving to enhance texture and flavor.

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