Best 9 Easy Chicken With Rice Casserole Recipes

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From busy weeknights to cozy weekends, everyone loves the ease and convenience of a simple yet delicious meal. And when it comes to one-pot dishes that offer both comfort and nourishment, nothing beats a classic chicken with rice casserole. With its tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy, flavorful sauce, this dish promises to satisfy your cravings and become a staple in your home cooking repertoire. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to the best chicken with rice casserole recipes, taking you through a variety of flavors, cooking techniques, and tips to ensure a perfect result every time.

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QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This takes no time to prepare, I have tryed this using different flavor soups, I find that cream of chicken and celery are the best, or use 2 cans cream of chicken, I also like to add the garlic powder and also a pinch of cayenne pepper to the soup mixture :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1 (16 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (16 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons red wine
3/4 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
2 lbs chicken breasts or 2 lbs chicken pieces
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package Lipton Onion Soup Mix

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a medium-size casserole dish.
  • Mix the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add the uncooked rice to the soup mixture; mix until combined.
  • Transfer the soup/rice mixture to the casserole then spread out in the dish.
  • Place the chicken on top of the mixture.
  • Sprinkle with the dry onion soup.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes or until rice is cooked and the chicken is done.
  • Allow to stand for 10 mins before serving.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 166.8, Sodium 2240, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 54.7

EASY CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE



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Chicken pieces and rice baked slowly in milk and cream of chicken soup. A simple, creamy casserole. You can also use a whole (2 to 3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces. The choice is yours so choose and choose well! Then enjoy!

Provided by VET2B01

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
2 cups milk
2 cups uncooked white rice
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine the milk, rice, soup and seasoned salt if desired. Mix well. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the chicken pieces.
  • Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 90 minutes or until rice is done, stirring every 30 minutes. Uncover the dish and bake for another 15 minutes to allow the rice to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 910.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

EASY AND DELICIOUS CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This recipe is so easy to make. Just cover with foil and bake! This is really nice to make before going to church or even put in a slow cooker before work. Yum!

Provided by J. Saunders

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup uncooked white rice
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ⅞ cups water
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread rice in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Rinse chicken and pat dry; arrange chicken pieces on top of rice.
  • Mix soup and water together and pour over chicken and rice. Sprinkle dry onion soup mix on top. Cover and seal TIGHTLY with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 59.6 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 958.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

EASY CHICKEN & MINUTE RICE CASSEROLE



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Very much a comfort food dish. Easily prepared by ingredients most of us have on hand in our pantry. So easy to make. You can also easily edit the recipe choosing soups you prefer, this is my favorite combination.

Provided by Heather N.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 1 casserole, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup (could substitute cream of celery)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can 2% low-fat milk, using one of the soup cans to measure (note, this is ONE can total NOT per can of soup as the soup directions may indicate)
3 -4 boneless chicken breasts, chicken tender strips work too
1 cup uncooked instant Minute Rice
lemon pepper (optional)
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (see baking instructions for alternate methods).
  • Mix the 2 cans of soup, 1 can milk, and 1 cup of uncooked rice together. Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • Pour above mixture into a 13x9x2 casserole dish.
  • Cut the chicken into strips (about the width of a chicken tender/finger).
  • Push the chicken strips down into the soup & rice mixture in the casserole dish so they are completely emerged.
  • Sprinkle top with lemon pepper/salt/black pepper.
  • Bake at 350 degrees 35-40 minutes or until chicken is finished. NOTE that cooking time will vary depending on how you choose to cut up the chicken. If using whole chicken breasts cook at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until finished.
  • You may also choose to make this in a crock pot, if so, cook on low 7-8 hours.
  • My family loves this recipe and it is SOOOO easy to make, plus I usually have all of these ingredients on hand which makes for a quick meal.
  • I love the flavors of the rice so much that sometimes I will make it without the chicken as a quick and easy side dish!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 81.8, Sodium 1176.7, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 30.1

EASY BAKED CHICKEN, RICE, AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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No-fuss weeknight chicken casserole meal which covers all the bases...budget, taste, and ease.

Provided by B's Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1 cup uncooked white rice
¾ cup water
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine chicken, soup, broccoli, rice, and water in a bowl; mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, stir, top with Cheddar cheese, and cover again. Continue to bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center, rice is tender, and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 649.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

QUICK CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE



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This heartwarming main course with lots of chicken, cheese and rice makes a quick and comforting weeknight meal. "It's a great recipe for people with full-time jobs," notes Donna Burnett from Baileyton, Alabama. "Their families are sure to request it often."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (5.6 ounces) instant rice and chicken-flavored sauce mix
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook rice mix according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, soup, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Stir in rice. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643 calories, Fat 40g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 1516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

EASY CHICKEN WITH RICE CASSEROLE



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Nothing to it! This convenient, comforting entrée needs 15 minutes to put in the oven...or put in the fridge and bake it later.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of celery soup
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken with herbs soup
1 1/2 cups water
5 bone-in chicken breast halves with skin
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix uncooked rice, both soups and water; pour into baking dish.
  • Arrange chicken, skin side up, over rice mixture. Brush chicken with melted butter; drizzle with any remaining butter. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake 1 1/2 hours. Uncover; bake 20 to 30 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1/5 of Recipe, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Everyone loves this dish-I consider it the best chicken and rice casserole recipe because it's a tasty combination of hearty and crunchy ingredients mixed in a creamy sauce. It's a time-tested classic. -Myrtle Matthews, Marietta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups cooked white rice or a combination of wild and white rice
4 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups crushed potato chips
Paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, combine first 7 ingredients. In a large bowl, combine soups, mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat., Sprinkle with potato chips and paprika. Bake until heated through, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 804mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHICKEN-RICE CASSEROLE



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Looking for a hearty dinner recipe? Then check out this chicken and rice casserole that's baked easily at home using veggies!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup margarine or butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
3 ounces mushrooms, sliced (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Melt margarine in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole or square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with parsley sprig if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg

Tips:

  • For the chicken, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If you're using chicken breasts, slice them into 1-inch pieces. If you're using chicken thighs, bone and skin them, then cut them into 1-inch pieces.
  • You can use any kind of rice you like in this recipe. White rice, brown rice, or even wild rice would all be good choices.
  • If you don't have cream of chicken soup, you can use cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this casserole, such as diced carrots, celery, or broccoli.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it according to the recipe instructions. Then, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the casserole in a preheated 350°F oven until it's warmed through.

Conclusion:

This easy chicken with rice casserole is a delicious and comforting meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be on the table in less than an hour. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken with rice casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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