Description
Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food — creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken and hearty rice. This easy dinner recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy Sunday meals. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, it’s one of the best go-to casserole recipes when you’re looking for food ideas that are filling and family-friendly. Whether you need quick dinner ideas, easy casserole recipes, or something that freezes well, this dish delivers every time.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups cooked white rice
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 and 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chopped onion, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir in 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
5. Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of cheese over the top.
6. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the cheese on top is golden.
7. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of garlic powder or a dash of paprika into the mix before baking.
You can use rotisserie chicken to save time and add even more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6 of dish)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy casserole, chicken and rice, dinner ideas, comfort food