Description
Chicken Rice Casserole is a creamy, comforting one-pan dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This easy recipe blends tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and velvety cream cheese with a savory sauce, then bakes until bubbling and golden. A cozy, family-friendly dish that’s simple to customize with pantry staples or toppings, making weeknight meals effortless and delicious. Great for meal prep, leftovers taste even better, and it freezes well for future dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp ranch seasoning for a zesty twist
- Optional topping: sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together chicken broth, milk, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning if using.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake 55–60 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes to thicken and lightly brown the top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Top with green onions if desired.
Notes
- Using leftover rotisserie chicken works great here.
- Make sure the cream cheese is well softened for smoother mixing.
- If you prefer gluten-free, use a gluten-free cream of chicken soup and verify all ingredients are gluten-free.
- Letting the casserole rest helps the dish thicken before serving.
- Adjust ranch seasoning to taste for a milder or spicier flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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