Description
This Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for family meals. Featuring tender shredded chicken combined with savory onion soup mix, creamy mushroom and chicken soups, and fluffy minute rice, all baked to perfection in a single dish. The result is a rich, hearty casserole that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 2-3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (or diced cooked chicken)
- 1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups uncooked minute rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare it for baking the casserole.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, Lipton Onion Soup Mix, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, water, uncooked minute rice, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Transfer Mixture: Pour the combined chicken and rice mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Cover with Foil: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to keep moisture in during baking.
- Bake Covered: Place the foil-covered dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid and flavors while cooking.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the aluminum foil carefully and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes. This step lets the top of the casserole set and brown slightly.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven, let it cool briefly, then serve warm. Enjoy your creamy, comforting chicken and rice casserole!
Notes
- Using cooked chicken from a rotisserie or leftover roast chicken works great for this recipe.
- If you prefer a thicker casserole, reduce the liquid slightly or use less milk.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition and color.
- Minute rice cooks quickly, but be sure to fully bake the casserole to allow the rice to absorb flavors and moisture.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
