Description
A comforting and easy Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese, green onions, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery and carrots and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the softened vegetables to the chicken and rice mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance and store in the fridge. Add extra baking time if baking from cold.
- Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add other vegetables such as broccoli, peas, or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 cal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Chicken, Rice Casserole, Weeknight Dinner, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe
