Best 6 Creamy Chicken Rice Casserole Recipes
Craving a delectable and comforting dish that combines the richness of creamy sauce, the tenderness of chicken, and the heartiness of rice? Look no further than creamy chicken rice casserole. This classic comfort food is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this versatile dish is accessible to all skill levels, making it the perfect choice for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or special occasions.
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CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
This nostalgic dish evokes the Old School casseroles your grandmother used to make-but in easy mode to make it quick, delicious, and great for a weeknight. Rotisserie chicken and precooked rice (or leftover rice) are combined with easy-prep veggies and baked with a flour-thickened broth that has a little sour cream added for creaminess.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add mushrooms and shallots and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms are tender and browned, 10 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the flour. Stir to combine and cook 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil. Add chicken and rice and return to a simmer. Stir in peas, parsley, and sour cream; season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake until top is golden brown and mixture is warm throughout, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616 g, Fat 42 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 11 g
CREAMY CURRIED CHICKEN-AND-RICE CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Cook rice as directed on package. Preheat oven to 400°F. Over medium-high heat, sauté onion, curry, and salt in oil for 3 minutes. Stir in flour. Whisk in milk 1/4 cup at a time. Bring liquid to a boil and immediately reduce the heat and continue cooking, whisking frequently for another 6 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Combine sauce, cooked rice, peas, carrots, red pepper, lemon juice, chicken, and cilantro. Coat an 8" x 8" baking dish with cooking spray; transfer mixture to baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes longer.
CREAMY CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE
We love rice, so I serve it at almost every meal. This is a stand-by in our home.-Donna Tyler, Riverdale, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h40m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the chicken, water, salt, garlic and thyme in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, about 1-1/4 hours. , Remove chicken from broth; cool. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and cut meat into chunks. Set aside. Skim fat from broth. Place 3-1/2 cups broth in a bowl (save remaining broth for another use); add chicken and remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts :
CREAMY WILD RICE CHICKEN CASSEROLE
A hearty weeknight casserole with chicken, mushrooms, and a wild rice blend made rich and creamy with Classico® Fresh Four Cheese Alfredo Sauce.
Provided by Classico
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Classico® Pasta Sauce
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Prepare rice according to package directions.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute until they release some moisture and begin to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove mushrooms from pan.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in the same skillet. Saute chicken pieces until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Combine the rice, chicken, mushrooms, and 3/4 of the jar of Alfredo sauce in the prepared baking dish. Mix well, and then spread remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle crushed crackers evenly over casserole and drizzle 1 tablespoon melted butter over top.
- Bake until heated through and topping is golden, about 30 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1337.2 mg, Sugar 2 g
CREAMY CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM RICE CASSEROLE
Gravy, chicken soup and sour cream make this rich and hearty dish one you'll want to curl up with. Be prepared to make it often, as it fills 'em up fast and tastes fantastic! -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and stir; bake until bubbly and rice and vegetables are tender, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by msippigrl
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to package directions, then set aside to cool. (I microwaved frozen rice in the bag then poured it out to cool. Cold leftover rice could also be used.) Cut up the mushrooms and garlic. Spray a 13x9 glass baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Meanwhile, rub olive oil all over the chicken pieces; then season with a little garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add thighs, skin side down, and brown well on both sides. (They will finish cooking in the oven) Remove chicken from pan. Discard all except 1 teaspoon of the grease from the skillet. Reheat skillet on medium heat, then add the garlic; cook and stir for about 45 seconds. Whisk in the soup, milk, creole seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in the mushrooms. Bring to a low bubble, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spread rice in the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange thighs on top of the rice, skin side up. Pour soup mixture over the top of all. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for about 20 minutes more, or until chicken is done. Serve with a green vegetable and hot, buttered yeast rolls.
Tips:
- For a creamier sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, can be added to the sauce for extra flavor.
- If you don't have cooked chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken or even canned chicken.
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs or crushed crackers on top of the casserole before baking.
- Serve the casserole with a side of vegetables, such as roasted broccoli or steamed asparagus.
Conclusion:
Creamy chicken rice casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and fluffy rice, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying meal, give this creamy chicken rice casserole a try.
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