Baked chicken and rice casserole with cream of mushroom soup

Baked chicken and rice casserole with cream of mushroom soup

Our tasty chicken and rice casserole is a hearty dish that is packed with creamy tender chicken, rice, and seasonings, making it the perfect weeknight meal.

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Table of Contents
  1. WHAT I LOVE ABOUT CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE WITH CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP
  2. CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS
  3. CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
  4. HOW TO MAKE THIS CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE
  5. HOW TO SERVE CHICKEN CASSEROLE WITH RICE
  6. HOW TO STORE CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
  7. HOW TO FREEZE CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
  8. CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE FAQs
  9. MORE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE
  10. JUMP TO RECIPE
  11. MORE FAVORITES YOU’LL LOVE

This classic chicken and rice casserole is a hearty family favorite. Creamy and delicious, tender chicken is mixed with cream soup, rice, and seasonings for a meal that we guarantee will get rave reviews.

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Baked chicken and rice casserole with cream of mushroom soup

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE WITH CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP

  • Easy clean up: All the ingredients are mixed in one bowl and then transferred to the casserole dish.
  • The rice doesn’t need to be cooked ahead of time.
  • Hearty and delicious.
  • Add a side veggie and you are all set.
  • This dish can be made as a freezer meal and frozen before baking.

CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS

Baked chicken and rice casserole with cream of mushroom soup

You’ll need:

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, diced into small pieces
  • 1 package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 2¼ cups milk
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups minute rice, uncooked
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parsley for garnish

PRO TIP:

You could use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken you pick up at the grocery store for this recipe.

CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

CHICKEN BREAST: I make this great recipe with a rotisserie chicken or other leftover chicken, but you could also use homemade chicken breasts, chopped or shredded, or even ground chicken.

CREAM SOUP: If you don’t like cream of mushroom soup, you can substitute for any other cream soup such as cream of celery soup or another one that you do like.

SOUR CREAM: You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if you’d like. If you wanted to leave out the sour cream entirely, you could, but we would suggest increasing the quantity of cream soup in this case.

SEASONING: You could add a dash of paprika for more flavor if you’d like.

VEGGIES: You could add your favorite veggies like carrots, broccoli, peas, celery, green beans, or mushrooms to this dish.

CHEESE: Add your favorite cheese! Cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese are two great options.

TOPPING: You could always add a few breadcrumbs on top for some extra crunch.

HOW TO MAKE THIS CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 350°F.

STEP TWO: In a large bowl mix all ingredients together except the parsley which is optional for garnish.

PRO TIP:

You don’t need to cook the rice before adding it to this dish.

Baked chicken and rice casserole with cream of mushroom soup

STEP THREE: Pour chicken and rice mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.

Baked chicken and rice casserole with cream of mushroom soup

STEP FOUR: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

STEP FIVE: Remove the foil cover and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Baked chicken and rice casserole with cream of mushroom soup

HOW LONG DO YOU BAKE A CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE?

You’ll bake this casserole for a total of 55 minutes. First, bake covered for 45 minutes and then remove the foil for an additional 10 minutes so that the top browns nicely.

HOW TO SERVE CHICKEN CASSEROLE WITH RICE

Add a tasty side dish and you’ll have a delicious meal for a weeknight dinner. Since you’ve got your meat and grains covered, a vegetable-based dish would be a great choice. Try our green bean casserole or a Caesar salad.

HOW TO STORE CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftovers from this chicken casserole in the fridge for up to 3 days.

IN THE FREEZER: If you’re doing this creamy chicken and rice dish as a freezer meal, you’ll put it together and then cover it tightly to freeze. When it’s time to bake, just thaw in the fridge and then pop the baking dish in the oven, covered with foil, and follow the baking instructions above.

HOW TO FREEZE CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

If you are making this as a freezer meal, assemble the dish right up to the baking stage. Cover with foil and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and pop in the oven to bake.

Baked chicken and rice casserole with cream of mushroom soup

Our easy chicken and rice casserole is full of creamy sauce and delicious ingredients. This one-pan meal is perfect for easy dinners that the whole family will love.

Can I make this casserole ahead of time?

This easy casserole recipe is a fantastic make-ahead meal. You can prepare the dish and then freeze it. Thaw it in the fridge overnight and then bake it according to the recipe instructions.

Do I have to use minute rice?

In this creamy rice bake, it is best to use minute rice as it cooks faster and we can’t guarantee that any other type of rice will come out cooked and tender.

Can I add vegetables to this dish?

If you’d like to add either fresh or frozen veggies to this casserole, you certainly can!

Do You Cook Chicken Before Adding to Casserole?

For this casserole recipe, you will be using cooked chicken. You can either cook the chicken specifically for this recipe or use any leftover chicken from rotisserie chicken to baked chicken breasts from a previous meal.

Do I Cook Rice Before Adding it to Casserole?

The rice does not need to be cooked before adding it the casserole. It will cook while the casserole is in the oven.

Can You Cook Rice and Raw Chicken Together?

While this recipe uses cooked chicken and uncooked rice, generally, it is safe to cook rice and raw chicken together and a great way to save on extra pots and pans.

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Baked chicken and rice casserole with cream of mushroom soup

  • 3 cups chicken, cooked and diced
  • 1 package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • cups milk
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups minute rice, uncooked
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • parsley, for garnish (optional)

  • In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together except the parsley which is optional for garnish.

  • Pour into a 9×13 casserole dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.

  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes at 350°F.

  • Remove the foil cover and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Note: You could use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken you pick up at the grocery store for this recipe.

Note: You don’t need to cook the rice before adding it to this dish.

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 1174mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg

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Can you cook rice and raw chicken together?

Can You Cook Raw Chicken And Rice Together? Yes! Raw chicken and uncooked rice can be cooked together to make a perfect easy one pot meal. I prefer to at least sear the chicken in the pot first, because the browning adds so much flavor.

How does Jamie Oliver make chicken casserole?

Ingredients.
2 tablespoons olive oil..
4-6 boneless higher-welfare chicken thighs with skin on , (depending on the age and appetite of your children).
100 g higher-welfare bacon lardons or chopped bacon..
1 large onion , chopped..
2 small sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into cubes..
16 button mushrooms , cut into quarters..

Do you cook instant rice before putting in casserole?

Do I Cook Rice Before Adding To Casserole Dish? Short answer: No! Long answer: As long as you add boiling hot liquid and seal your ovenproof casserole dish well, your rice will cook perfectly well in the oven. No need to pre-boil the rice.

How long do you cook chicken breast in the oven?

How long should I bake chicken breast?.
20 to 30 minutes for large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked in a 375 degrees F oven..
35 to 40 minutes for large bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts cooked in a 375 degrees F oven..