🍗 Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole – Easy, Cheesy & Family-Friendly
🧀 Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole
Course: Lunch, DinnerCuisine: AmericanServings
6
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
30
minutesCalories
400
kcalThis Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole is a cozy, satisfying dinner made with juicy shredded chicken, creamy sauce, fluffy rice, and melted cheese. 🧀🍗🥄
✅ Hearty, one-dish comfort food
✅ Perfect for meal prep or leftovers
✅ Easy to make with simple ingredients
✅ Kid-approved and freezer-friendly
📌 Save this for your next weeknight dinner solution!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup (or homemade)
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional topping: ½ cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs
Directions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a baking pan.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine rice, shredded chicken, peas, soup, milk, sour cream, half the cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Assemble: Pour mixture into baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and optional cracker topping.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top. Serve warm.
Notes
- ✅ Use rotisserie chicken for an easy shortcut.
✅ Swap peas for broccoli or mixed veggies if preferred.
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