Description
This Million Dollar Chicken and Rice Casserole is a creamy and comforting dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. With layers of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a cheesy topping, it’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Sauce:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or buttery crackers
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the sauce: In a large bowl, combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add chicken and rice: Fold in the cooked chicken, rice, and cheddar cheese. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
- Prepare the topping: Mix crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version of the sauce.
- Add frozen peas or broccoli for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
