BEST EVER CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Chicken and Rice Casserole Ingredients

See printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for full ingredient amounts and directions

• Chicken- cooked and shredded, to save on time, use Rotisserie chicken
• Onion Soup Mix
• Cream of Mushroom/Chicken Soup- this adds great flavor,it’s okay to use low sodium or light versions of the cream soups
• Milk
• Sour Cream- feel free to use plain Greek yogurt as a substitute
• Water- this helps cook the rice, you can also use chicken broth if desired
• Rice- this recipe is for MINUTE Rice. If using a different type, you’ll need to increase liquid and cook time
• Salt/Pepper- season to taste

How to make BEST EVER Chicken and Rice Casserole

This easy chicken and rice casserole recipe is such a great way to use up any leftover chicken! It even makes a quick and easy weeknight meal. Packed with flavor and ready to enjoy in under an hour. 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, onion mix, cream of mushroom/chicken soup, milk, sour cream, water, rice, and salt/pepper.
3. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray.
4. Pour chicken/rice mixture into prepared pan. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
5. Place pan in preheated oven and cook for 45 minutes.
6. Remove foil and cook an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven and serve!

Recipe Variations to try

• Cheese- add in your favorite cheese! Cheddar, Colby Jack, Swiss, or Parmesan are great options!
• Veggies- add a tasty veggie into this to make it a full meal. Chopped spinach, broccoli, peppers, greens beans, or onions are great options.
• Herbs- make this your own by adding any desired seasoning. Parsley, thyme, Basil, or Paprika are great in this.
• Topping- feel free to sprinkle bread crumbs, crushed Ritz crackers, or French Fried Onions on top.

How to store Chicken and Rice Casserole

Store leftovers from this chicken casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Simply microwave to reheat.

If you’re making this dish as a freezer meal, you’ll put it together and then cover it tightly to freeze. When ready to bake, thaw in the fridge and then pop the baking dish in the oven, covered with foil, and follow the baking instructions above.

Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole