CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE

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A great use for leftover chicken or turkey. Uses no Cream of Whatever soup. A creamy wonderful one dish meal of chicken, rice 'n peas, topped off with a mixture of bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and baked until golden brown.

Provided by Marie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked rice
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour and thyme and cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir in broth and milk, stirring until thick and smooth.
  • Stir in chicken and add salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Grease a 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish.
  • Spread rice in prepared baking dish, sprinkle with the peas and then pour creamed chicken mixture over.
  • Dot with remaining tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese which you mix together.
  • Bake at 400° until hot and bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Ehi Michael
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This casserole is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.


Phyllis Rozie
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Md Niyamot
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This casserole is a great holiday dish.


Watson Kamalo
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This casserole is a great party food.


Abuzarkhan Abuzarkhan
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This casserole is a great comfort food.


Ariyan Ahmed Sohan
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sirita Sheobalak
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I love that this casserole is made with healthy ingredients.


Vera edokpayi
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This casserole is a great budget-friendly meal.


Noob yeeter
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker, and it turned out great.


Rabina Sunar
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This casserole is a great make-ahead meal. You can assemble it the night before and then bake it when you're ready to eat.


Rj Dy
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I love the creamy sauce in this casserole.


Faisal Kazi
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Khurram Baloch.SMPoultry
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I added some chopped broccoli to this casserole, and it was a great addition.


Michael Hickman
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I made this casserole with brown rice instead of white rice, and it was just as good.


zeinab hotait
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This casserole is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting, and it will fill you up.


Resistance Moyo
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Vicky Blues
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Esme Bodle
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ibrahim Ansaneh
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This chicken rice casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


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