Cheesy Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy cheesy sauce, this hearty dish is perfect for busy weeknights. It’s an easy and delicious recipe the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, milk, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, peas and carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup if desired.
- Use rotisserie chicken for added convenience.
- Add a crunchy topping by sprinkling breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter over the cheese before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg