Mamaw’s Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole
A comforting casserole featuring layers of fluffy rice and tender chicken in a rich creamy sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your preference)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Breadcrumbs for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked chicken, uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, sour cream, shredded cheese, peas, onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Add breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy topping, if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the rice is tender and the casserole is bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For freezing, let it cool completely before packing it for the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg