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Ultimate Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

A generous slice of creamy chicken and rice casserole with a golden baked top, served on a white plate.
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Create the ultimate comfort food with this creamy, cheesy chicken and rice casserole. This one-pan dish uses simple ingredients for a satisfying weeknight dinner that requires minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk, uncooked rice, frozen mixed vegetables, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  3. Stir in 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the crushed butter crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the casserole mixture.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the casserole is bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese over the top. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
  8. Slice and serve this hearty family dinner recipe warm.

Notes

  • For a Pioneer Woman style variation, add 1/2 cup of cream cheese cubes to the soup mixture before baking.
  • You can substitute the cooked chicken with 1 pound of browned ground beef for a ground beef rice bake.
  • To make this a make ahead casserole recipe, assemble everything except the topping, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add the topping and increase the baking time by 10 minutes when ready to cook.

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