Chicken and Rice Casserole

5 from 1 vote

Whip up a creamy, comforting Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole in just 10 minutes of prep. Packed with tender chicken, long-grain rice, and gooey mozzarella, it’s a simple one-dish meal the whole family will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Rest Time10

Total Time1 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken and Rice Casserole

Servings:

Calories: 486kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups rotisserie or cooked chicken diced or shredded
¼ cup butter melted
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
2 cups long grain rice
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
2 cups mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together butter, chicken broth, and sour cream. Then add rice, chicken, rosemary, black pepper, paprika, oregano, thyme, basil, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix until well combined.
Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the foil and use a fork to fluff and mix the rice, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, and bake for another 15 minutes until the top is lightly golden and the rice is tender.
Let rest for 10 minutes and sprinkle fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

Use cooked or rotisserie chicken to save time and keep the meat tender.
Measure the rice and liquid carefully, stir gently, and cover with foil to prevent mushy rice.
Sprinkle the cheese evenly on top for a golden, melty finish.
Let the casserole rest 10 minutes after baking to set the rice.

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