Description
Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole is your ultimate weeknight dinner solution—quick to prepare, comforting, and customizable with pantry staples. A true family favorite you can prep ahead and freeze!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup diced carrots (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced celery (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Breadcrumbs for topping
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables, cheese, or spices. Make ahead and freeze for stress-free dinners. Use brown rice or Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, easy dinner, weeknight meal, rice casserole