Description
Old School Chicken and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that evokes warm memories of family gatherings. This dish combines tender rotisserie chicken with a creamy blend of soups and instant rice, all topped with a golden layer of parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, this easy recipe is sure to please both kids and adults alike. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can have a hearty meal ready to bake in no time. Enjoy this classic casserole that is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your family’s tastes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 rotisserie chicken (4 cups cooked chopped chicken)
- 1 can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of celery soup
- 1 can unsalted cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups instant rice (uncooked)
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Remove skin from rotisserie chicken, chop meat into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, cream soups, water, milk, rice, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Pour mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to add vegetables like peas or bell peppers for extra nutrition. For added flavor, experiment with different cheese varieties or adjust the types of cream soups used.