Best 7 The Best Chicken Rice Casserole Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where we embark on a journey to discover the "Best Chicken Rice Casserole" recipe. This delectable dish combines the succulent flavors of tender chicken, fragrant rice, and a medley of herbs and spices, creating a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef seeking inspiration or a home cook yearning for a comforting and satisfying meal, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the process of crafting the ultimate chicken rice casserole. Get ready to savor the aroma of roasted chicken mingling with fluffy rice, as we explore the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece.

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

THE BEST CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE



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This recipe is based on the Cook's Illustrated recipe from their Cover and Bake cookbook. As with all their recipes it is the best. But mine is better :) Like all casseroles this one freezes well once prepared to just before you put it in the oven.

Provided by Alyss05

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon mild chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 2/3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup green beans
2/3 cup breadcrumbs
2/3 cup cheddar cheese or 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons garlic powder

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large dutch oven over medium heat and cook onions, celery and carrots until soft but not brown. Add garlic, seasoned salt, pepper and chile powders and cook until very fragrant. Add flour and mix well. Cook until starting to color.
  • Whisk milk and stock into vegetable flour mixture. Turn heat to medium high and continue to whisk as mixture comes to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add rice to sauce and lower heat to medium low. Cook until the rice absorbs most of the liquid and is tender, stirring occasionally. Will take about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add raw chicken to the rice and sauce mixture. Cut green beans into 1 inch lengths and stir into the mixture as well. Cook approximately 4 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside. Stir in cheese.
  • Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 inch casserole, or two 8x8 inch casseroles.
  • Combine bread crumbs, cheese and garlic powder and sprinkle evenly over top of the casserole. Place in hot oven and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until topping is browned and casserole is bubbling.
  • You really should cool for 10 minutes before cutting. You could garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Or not :).

CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 scallions, sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skin removed)
1 cup medium-grain white rice
1 plum tomato, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup diced dill havarti cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Melt the butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and about three-quarters of the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the broccoli, chicken, rice, tomato, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; stir to combine.
  • Whisk the chicken broth and sour cream in a bowl, pour into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in half each of the havarti and parmesan. Cover tightly with a lid or aluminum foil, transfer to the oven and bake until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Turn on the broiler. Uncover the skillet and sprinkle with the remaining havarti and parmesan, then broil until golden, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the reserved scallions.

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



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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.

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

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.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Easy, kid-friendly, healthy, yummy chicken and rice casserole. Double the recipe to have one casserole to bake right away and one to freeze for later.

Provided by Rena

Categories     Chicken and Rice Casserole

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (7 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup olive oil, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 ½ cups water
1 (10 ounce) bag yellow rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a small baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, turning to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips or cubes when cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.
  • While the chicken bakes, bring water and 2 tablespoons olive oil to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork.
  • While the rice cooks, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, carrots, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place rice, vegetable mixture, chicken, 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, beans, and tomatoes in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 990.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • When selecting chicken breasts, choose boneless, skinless breasts for a leaner and healthier dish.
  • For a more flavorful casserole, use a combination of white and dark meat chicken.
  • To save time, use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken.
  • If you don't have a can of cream of chicken soup, you can make your own by blending cooked chicken, milk, and flour.
  • To add a crispy topping to your casserole, sprinkle some crushed crackers or bread crumbs on top before baking.
  • For a cheesy casserole, add a cup of shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese to the mixture.
  • To make your casserole more colorful, add some chopped vegetables like carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
  • If you want a creamy casserole, stir in a cup of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • Serve your chicken rice casserole with a side of steamed vegetables, a salad, or a piece of crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Chicken rice casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this casserole is a great option for busy weeknight meals or casual gatherings. Whether you choose to follow the classic recipe or experiment with different ingredients, you're sure to create a tasty and satisfying dish that will become a family favorite.

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