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Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole


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  • Author: Tasty Chef
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This creamy chicken and rice casserole is comforting and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and diced)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10 ounce can)
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups Ritz crackers (crushed)
  • 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
  • ½ cup butter (melted)
  • 2 cups white rice (cooked)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350℉.
  2. Mix together diced chicken, soup and sour cream in a large bowl.
  3. Add in Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and lemon juice.
  4. In another bowl, mix together crushed crackers, poppy seeds, and melted butter and stir until butter is completely incorporated.
  5. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  6. Spread chicken mixture on the bottom and top with cracker mixture.
  7. Cover pan with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake for 15 more minutes.
  9. Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

  • This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or peas for added nutrition.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg