Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole: A Cozy, Comforting Classic
This classic dish combines tender chicken with creamy rice and a blend of flavorful ingredients for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, mixed vegetables, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole, comfort food, family meal