Cheesy Chicken And Rice Casserole
Some meals feel like a warm hug after a long day, and I find this cheesy chicken and rice casserole one of them. It's a comforting, creamy, and flavorful dish, perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a no-fuss family dinner. If you are looking for an easy dinner casserole that doesn't skimp on taste, this one is a homerun. Casseroles are easy to prepare, can feed a family, and portable for potlucks or gameday festivities.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups shredded cooked chicken, rotisserie (or crockpot shredded chicken* see notes) work great
- 2 cups cooked rice (I used long grain rice)
- 1 22 ounce can family size cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 8 ounce package shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon Lipton onion soup mix
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. While the oven is preheating, lightly grease your 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese, onion soup mix and black pepper. Stir well and add the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining half of the cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake uncovered casserole for 25 to 30 minutes, and the cheese is melted and casserole is bubbling. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
shredded chicken- I have this crockpot shredded chicken in the freezer for quick meals and either use this or rotisserie chicken for casseroles.