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A scoop taken from a baked Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole topped with melted cheddar cheese and parsley.

Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple, comforting, and cheesy oven-baked casserole featuring tender chicken, soft rice, and a creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1/2 Cup Butter, softened and cubed
  • 3 Cups Cooked Chicken, diced or shredded
  • 3 Cups Cooked Rice
  • 1 ¼ Cup Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 0.7 ounce Good Seasons Dry Italian Dressing Mix
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 ½ Cups Colby Jack Cheese, shredded, divided
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • Fresh Parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Generously spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, rice, the butter and cream cheese mixture, cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, Italian dressing mix, chicken broth, half of the shredded cheese, and salt and pepper. Mix well until everything combines evenly.
  4. Transfer the chicken and rice mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  5. Top the mixture with the remaining shredded cheese. Spray foil with nonstick spray and gently cover the dish.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, removing the foil halfway through baking time.
  7. Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • For the rice, use a mix of wild rice and white rice for texture.
  • The parsley garnish adds a needed touch of brightness to this rich dish.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 750
  • Fat: 35
  • Saturated Fat: 20
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 120

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