Best Hot Chicken Rice Casserole Recipes

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CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Everyone loves this dish-I consider it the best chicken and rice casserole recipe because it's a tasty combination of hearty and crunchy ingredients mixed in a creamy sauce. It's a time-tested classic. -Myrtle Matthews, Marietta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups cooked white rice or a combination of wild and white rice
4 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups crushed potato chips
Paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, combine first 7 ingredients. In a large bowl, combine soups, mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat., Sprinkle with potato chips and paprika. Bake until heated through, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 804mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

HOT CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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A comforting hot dish with a crisp top, this hearty casserole will warm you from the inside out.-Carol Wilson, DeKalb, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 cups mayonnaise
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
TOPPING:
2 cups crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first eight ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 40-45 minutes. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 350°. Cover with foil and bake 1-1/2 hours. Uncover; bake until bubbly and heated through, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE



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Our easy one-dish meal recipe for chicken rice casserole uses only seven ingredients and turns plain drumsticks into a delicious dinner.

Provided by Linda Larsen

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 pounds chicken drumsticks or thighs
1/3 cup flour
Salt and pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
1 onion (minced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups carrots (sliced)
3 stalks celery (cut into chunks)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
3 cups homemade or boxed chicken broth (heated to boiling)
3 tablespoons butter (melted)
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Combine the flour, salt, and pepper on a shallow plate and mix. Roll the drumsticks in the flour mixture to coat.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the drumsticks in several batches, turning each several times, about 5 to 6 minutes. The drumsticks will be ready to turn when they release easily from the skillet.
  • Meanwhile, place the rice, more salt and pepper, onion, and garlic in a 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish . Add the carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and hot chicken broth along with melted butter to the rice mixture in the dish and stir well. Make sure that the rice is completely covered with the liquid. Place the bay leaves on top of the rice mixture.
  • Arrange the browned chicken drumsticks on top of the rice mixture and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Cover the baking dish and bake at 350 F for 45 minutes. Then uncover and bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked to 165 F as measured with a meat thermometer, and the rice is tender.
  • Remove and discard the bay leaves. Serve the chicken with the rice mixture.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 849 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 31 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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