Creamy Chicken Rice Casserole (Printer View)
Juicy chicken and rice blend in a creamy bake for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing comfort food dish.
# What you'll need:
→ Main
01 - 2 cups cooked white rice
02 - 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
03 - 1 cup frozen peas
04 - 1 cup diced carrots
05 - 1 cup diced celery
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
08 - 0.5 cup sour cream
09 - 0.5 cup milk
10 - 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
13 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Topping
15 - 0.75 cup panko breadcrumbs
16 - 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
17 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
# Method:
01 - Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, peas, diced carrots, celery, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and kosher salt. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients.
03 - Spread the chicken and rice mixture evenly into a lightly greased 9x13-inch casserole dish.
04 - In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and melted butter until evenly coated.
05 - Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
06 - Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until topping is golden and filling is bubbling.
07 - Allow casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Easy to assemble in under twenty minutes with common ingredients
- Oven does most of the work so you can relax or prep a side
- Freezes beautifully for a no stress dinner anytime
- Filling and satisfying for the whole family
02 -
- Kid friendly and ideal for picky eaters
- One pan for both prep and baking means fewer dishes
03 -
- Do not skip sautéing onions for the deepest flavor base I learned the hard way that tossing them in raw leaves a sharp taste rather than sweetness
- Always let it rest after baking for tidy slices and luxurious creamy texture
- Check your oven temperature for accuracy as an oven too hot will dry out your casserole