Best 7 Retro Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipes

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Are you craving a nostalgic dish that takes you back to simpler times? Look no further than the "Retro Chicken and Rice Casserole." This classic recipe has been a staple in home kitchens for generations, loved for its comforting flavors and ease of preparation. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner looking for a crowd-pleasing recipe, this casserole is sure to hit the spot. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey into the past with this timeless recipe.

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

RETRO CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Looking for a hearty dinner made using frozen sweet peas? Then check out this delicious chicken and rice casserole that's topped with potato chips.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 package (8.8 oz) microwavable rice
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups frozen baby sweet peas (from 12-oz bag)
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 jar (4 oz) sliced pimientos, drained
3 cups coarsely crushed rippled potato chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook rice in microwave as directed on package.
  • In large bowl, gently toss onion, rice, chicken, peas, cheese, mayonnaise, soup, water chestnuts and pimientos. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Top with potato chips.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 6, Fiber 4 1/2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 810 mg

MRS. WALKER'S CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE FROM THE 1960S



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Make and share this Mrs. Walker's Chicken and Rice Casserole from the 1960s recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carrie sheridan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 -4 lbs frying chickens
1/3 cup flour, mixed with
salt and pepper
1/4 cup butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
2 1/2 tablespoons minced onions
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (dried is fine)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8-1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried celery flakes (can be omitted)
2 cups water
1 cup Uncle Ben's converted brand rice

Steps:

  • Roll chicken in seasoned flour and saute in butter until golden brown.
  • Mix soup, minced onion and seasonings in a saucepan.
  • Gradually stir in 2 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Add 1 cup Uncle Ben's converted rice [it's better not to substitute this].
  • Pour into 2-quart casserole dish. Top with sauteed chicken. Cover and bake.
  • Check in 30 minutes and if rice is too dry, add more water.
  • Bake another 30 minutes. Let rest 5-15 minutes.
  • You can substitute vegetable flakes or celery seed for the celery flakes - but your family will love this so much, it'll be WORTH keeping celery flakes on hand.
  • Also, you can use skinned chicken breasts and just fry those up - to speed up preparation.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.6, Fat 45.1, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 195.2, Sodium 938, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 45.7

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

CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE I



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I have been making this casserole for 25 years. It is fast and easy and great for working moms and dads.

Provided by Jill D

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup uncooked white rice
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 cup milk
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl mix the rice, dry onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, mushroom pieces and milk.
  • Place the chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour the mushroom mixture over the chicken. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1252.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

MAMAW'S CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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I grew up on this recipe, my Grandmother got it from a lady from church at a pot luck a long time ago! She passed it down to my mom and it's always been a family favorite. Quick and easy for school nights, and the leftovers are just as good! You can use less butter on top of course, my Momma and Mamaw always put the full stick on top (gotta love Southern ladies and their butter!)

Provided by katiefbenham

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
2 cups water
2 cups instant white rice
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup butter, sliced into pats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease sides and bottom of a casserole dish.
  • Stir chicken, water, rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and cream of mushroom soup together in the prepared casserole dish; season with salt and pepper. Arrange butter evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, 1 hour to 75 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1211.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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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

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cups sliced mixed mushrooms (10 ounces)
2 shallots, minced
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
4 cups shredded chicken, from a small rotisserie chicken
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs

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

CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Quick 'n' easy chicken and rice casserole.

Provided by sharker

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup white rice
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (1 ounce) package French onion soup mix
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread rice into a casserole dish. Lay chicken breasts onto the bed of rice. Sprinkle French onion soup mix over the chicken. Pour cream of mushroom soup over the chicken. Cover casserole dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until the rice is tender and the chicken no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1189.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Tips:

  • Use day-old rice. Freshly cooked rice is too moist and will make the casserole mushy. Day-old rice has had a chance to dry out and will absorb the liquid from the other ingredients more evenly.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken that is overcooked will be dry and tough. Cook it just until it is cooked through, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the casserole. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, peas, and mushrooms.
  • Use a creamy soup. This will help to bind the casserole together and make it more flavorful. Some good choices include cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, or cream of celery soup.
  • Add some cheese. Cheese is always a good addition to a casserole. It adds flavor, richness, and creaminess. Some good choices include cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or Parmesan cheese.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make chicken and rice casserole. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or change up the seasonings.

Conclusion:

Chicken and rice casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can easily customize it to your own liking. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a potluck, chicken and rice casserole is sure to be a hit.

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