Here’s a comforting, easy Baked Chicken & Rice Casserole — creamy, hearty, and perfect for a family dinner.
🥘 Creamy Baked Chicken Casserole
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- Optional topping: 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven
350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. - Mix filling
In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of the cheese, seasonings, and vegetables (if using). - Assemble
Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish. - Top
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Add crushed crackers or breadcrumbs if desired. - Bake
25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly. - Rest & serve
Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Variations
- 🥦 Add broccoli for a Chicken Broccoli Casserole
- 🧀 Use mozzarella or Monterey Jack instead of cheddar
- 🥓 Add cooked bacon for extra flavor
- 🌶 Stir in diced green chilies for a mild kick
If you’d like, I can give you:
- A ground beef baked casserole
- A vegetarian baked casserole
- Or a no-soup-from-a-can homemade sauce version 😊
