Ultimate Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice Casserole
Make this ultimate creamy smothered chicken and rice casserole for a satisfying, comforting family dinner. This one-pan bake uses simple ingredients to create a rich, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Total Time: 70 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, milk, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Fold in the cooked chicken until it is evenly distributed throughout the soup mixture.
- Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
- Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rice is tender.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use leftover shredded chicken from a roasted chicken.
- If you prefer a richer sauce, substitute heavy cream for the milk.
- This dish freezes well; cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95