Description
Gather around the table for a mouthwatering, family-friendly dish that’s sure to satisfy your comfort food cravings – the Loaded Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake. This hearty casserole combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy, cheesy sauce for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- Cooked Chicken
- Cooked White Rice
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Sour Cream
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Frozen Peas and Carrots
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Crushed Buttery Crackers
- Melted Butter
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, the thawed peas and carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are well-incorporated.
3. Assemble in a Baking Dish: Spread the chicken and rice mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
4. Top and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole. Then, sprinkle the crushed buttery crackers evenly over the cheese and drizzle the melted butter over the cracker crumbs.
5. Bake to Perfection: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
6. Serve Warm: Allow the Loaded Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy this comforting and delicious dish with your family and friends!
Notes
For a dairy-free version, replace the cream of chicken soup with a plant-based cream sauce, use dairy-free cheese, and substitute the sour cream with a non-dairy alternative, such as cashew cream or coconut yogurt.
Experiment with different vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, or diced bell peppers, to add extra nutrients and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 450
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 800
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 70
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 30
- Protein: undefined
- Cholesterol: 45