Chicken and rice casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish that’s easy to make. Here’s a classic recipe for chicken and rice casserole:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded (you can use leftover roasted chicken or cook chicken breasts/thighs)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup diced vegetables (such as carrots, peas, and corn)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (red or green)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, diced vegetables, diced onion, diced celery, and diced bell pepper.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the condensed cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and rice mixture. Stir to evenly coat all the ingredients.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired, and serve hot.
This chicken and rice casserole is a hearty and family-friendly dish that can be customized with your favorite vegetables and seasonings. It’s perfect for using up leftover chicken and makes for a comforting meal. Enjoy!