Best 9 Creamy Curried Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipes

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If you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal that is easy to prepare, creamy curried chicken and rice casserole is an excellent choice. The combination of tender chicken, fragrant curry spices, and creamy rice creates a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for even beginner cooks. Whether you're a seasoned home chef or just starting out in the kitchen, this creamy curried chicken and rice casserole is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CURRIED CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
Golden raisins, for topping
1 cup basmati rice
1 1/2 cups coconut water
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 bunches scallions, roughly chopped
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
5 cloves garlic
1/2 habanero chile pepper, seeded
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly ground pepper
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 carrots, chopped
2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Combine the rice, coconut water, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover; cook until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the butter and coconut; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, combine the scallions, cilantro, thyme, garlic, habanero and 1/2 cup water in a food processor or blender; puree to make a smooth paste. Transfer 1 tablespoon to a small bowl; stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, 1 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 cup water. Transfer the remaining paste to a large bowl and add the chicken and 1 teaspoon salt; toss to coat.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the curry-scallion paste; cook, stirring, until the paste darkens and starts to separate, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked through, 15 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium high. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 more minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, the carrots, chickpeas and spinach. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Simmer until the chicken is tender, 15 more minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with the rice mixture. Bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Top with golden raisins.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Our curried chicken and rice casserole mingle boneless chicken breasts with coconut milk and red curry paste for a savory dish that you can serve tonight or freeze for later.

Provided by Angie McGowan

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (13.5 to 14 oz) coconut milk (not light; not cream of coconut)
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, mix coconut milk, broth and curry paste. (Taste to see if you want to add more curry paste for a hotter dish.)
  • Add rice; mix well. Add remaining ingredients except chicken; stir to combine. Place chicken on rice mixture; turn to coat.
  • Bake uncovered 1 hour or until rice is tender and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

EASY CREAMY CURRY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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If you love curry then you will enjoy this rice dish! You can increase the curry if desired. Throw in some dark raisins too. Prep time does not include cooking the chicken.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup rice (cooked)
1/4 cup oil (can use less, but do not use olive oil)
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 -4 teaspoons curry powder (can use more)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup flour
2 cups half-and-half cream or 2 cups full-fat milk
2 cups frozen peas
3 -4 carrots, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped
black pepper

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
  • In a frypan, saute the onion, garlic, salt and curry for about 4 minutes.
  • Whisk in flour.
  • Add in half and half (1/4-cup at a time) bring to a boil then reduce the heat immediately, and continue cooking whisking frequently for about another 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens.
  • In a bowl combine cooked rice, peas, carrots, red bell pepper, lemon juice and cooked chicken, and add in to the sauce in the frypan; toss to combine.
  • Season with black pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the mixture to prepared baking dish.
  • Cover with foil and bake for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 791, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 133, Sodium 813.9, Carbohydrate 70.2, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 43.9

CREAMY CURRIED CHICKEN-AND-RICE CASSEROLE



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Categories     Chicken     Rice     Vegetable     Bake     Sauté     Low Fat     Curry     Fall     Winter     Self

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup rice (try brown for an added fiber boost)
2 tsp canola (or corn) oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 tsp curry powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
2 cups thawed frozen peas
4 carrots, peeled and chopped in 1/4-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped in 1/4-inch pieces
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast (or a 10-oz package cooked chicken breast)
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Vegetable-oil cooking spray

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.

CURRY CHICKEN AND RICE



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I found this recipe and it sounded so good, but it served 100! I tweaked to serve 4 and use ingredients we like, and the results were great! I've got permission to make again, and I know I will. I love to use bone-in chicken thighs, but boneless breasts or thighs would work very well also.

Provided by gubby420

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice mix
1 ½ cups water
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon curry powder
4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion and celery until the onion is slightly tender, about 3 minutes; stir in mushrooms, and cook 1 more minute, stirring often. Mix in the package of rice mix and water; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix the golden mushroom soup, sour cream, and curry powder together in a bowl. Stir about 1 1/2 cup of the soup mixture into the rice, reserving 1/2 cup of soup mixture for later. Spread the rice mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper, and arrange over the rice. Cover the chicken thighs with the reserved 1/2 cup of soup mixture. Sprinkle the casserole with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken thighs are no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 50 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 134.2 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1568.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

CURRIED CHICKEN AND RICE



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Curry sauce makes this version of chicken and rice stand out from all the others. Your guests will think you spent hours in the kitchen preparing this impressive dish. -Tammi Lewis, Bellevue, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (8 ounces)
10 ounces fresh pearl onions, cooked according to package directions
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
CURRY SAUCE:
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup chutney
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish, combine broth, curry powder, paprika and seasoning mix from the rice. Top with rice, mushrooms, onions and green pepper. , Arrange chicken pieces on top. Cover and bake at 425° for 50 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine yogurt, ricotta cheese, chutney, flour and curry powder. Process until smooth; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with almonds. Increase oven temperature to 475°. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

EASY CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Quick to put together and super delicious. My family loves this easy chicken recipe and everyone I have made it for asks for it!

Provided by Tiffany J Brooks

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
2 cups chicken stock
1 (23 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (23 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup butter, melted
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ cups instant white rice
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a deep 9x13-inch (or larger) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix chicken stock, condensed soups, melted butter, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Spread rice on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with cubed chicken. Carefully pour stock-soup mixture over top, being careful it doesn't overflow. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top to cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is cooked through and cheese is nicely browned, 60 to 75 minutes, depending on size of chicken cubes. Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 115.3 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 1533.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CURRY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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When I've invited a crowd over for the holidays, this is the recipe I reach for. It's a rich, meaty dish that makes plenty and satisfies one and all.-Julia Garnett, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 100 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

13 large onions, diced
4 medium bunches celery, sliced
6 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 cups butter, cubed
9 packages (4 ounces each) long grain and wild rice mix
13-1/2 cups water
12 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted
13 cups sour cream
1/4 cup curry powder
72 cups cubed cooked chicken (36 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts)
1 can (8 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In several large saucepans over medium heat, saute the onions, celery and mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in rice with contents of seasoning packets and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. , Stir in the soup, sour cream and curry powder. Fold in chicken. Spoon into nine greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-60 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CURRY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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A great comfort food version of curry chicken that is best served on top of a bed of white rice. Super creamy and rich and makes the whole house smell delicious.

Provided by gbianchi

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
2 bunches broccoli, with the stems cut off
1 (14 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup mayonnaise
2 -3 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, curry powder and cheddar cheese.
  • Grease a 9 x 13" casserole dish with butter or PAM spray. Layer the broccoli and chicken in the pan as desired. Pour the curry mixture on top and use a spoon to fill it in around the chicken/broccoli.
  • In a pan on the stovetop, melt the butter on medium to high heat. Pour in the bread crumbs and stir around swiftly until all butter is absorbed into bread crumbs and bread crumbs are browned.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of casserole.
  • Place in oven and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Casserole should be bubbly and lightly browned when finished.
  • Serve over white rice.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk instead of light coconut milk.
  • Add a teaspoon of garam masala to the curry powder for a more authentic Indian flavor.
  • If you like your curry spicy, add a chopped jalapeño or serrano pepper to the pot.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the chicken and add extra vegetables, such as bell peppers, carrots, or peas.
  • Serve the curry with a side of basmati rice, naan bread, or roti.

Conclusion:

This creamy curried chicken and rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The curry is flavorful and creamy, and the rice is perfectly cooked. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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