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Chicken and Rice Casserole


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This hearty chicken and rice casserole is perfect for family dinners and is easy to make!


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can (10 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. 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.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery and carrots and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the softened vegetables to the chicken and rice mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to this dish.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg