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Chicken and Rice casserole

Chicken and Rice Casserole

Jennifer
Chicken and rice casserole is a delicious and easy recipe made with a few staples from the pantry. Add in a little seasoning, shredded cheese, and a handful of vegetables for a mouthwatering baked chicken rice casserole the whole family will enjoy.
4.47 from 13 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 1154 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 2 10oz cream of chicken soup
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
  • 4 cups rice brown, cooked
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup green onion to garnish
  • 1/4 cup butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Boil and shred chicken breasts.
  • Add chicken, rice, butter, onion, pepper, seasonings, and cream of chicken soup to a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Add to a baking dish. Cover with cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Top with garnishments if desired.
  • Allow to cool slightly before serving.

FREEZER MEAL INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place mixed ingredients into a freezer safe container.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Cover and label with date and re-heating instructions.
  • To heat, thaw in the refrigerator over night. Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahreneheit.
  • Heat for 30-40 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Serve as desired.

Notes

  1. Consider adding sour cream to make this casserole even creamier. 
  2. Double this recipe and freeze the remainder for a quick and easy weeknight meal. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1154kcalCarbohydrates: 156gProtein: 69gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 197mgSodium: 557mgPotassium: 1229mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1709IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 223mgIron: 3mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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