Description

This creamy chicken and rice casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender shredded chicken, flavorful onion soup mix, and a rich blend of cream soups and sour cream baked to perfection with minute rice. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that comes together quickly and satisfies with its creamy texture and savory taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Mixture

2–3 cups cooked shredded chicken (or diced cooked chicken)
1 package Lipton Onion soup mix
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
2 cups milk
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup water
2 cups uncooked minute rice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the casserole.
Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the cooked shredded chicken, Lipton onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, water, uncooked minute rice, and salt and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
Assemble Casserole: Pour the chicken and rice mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly.
Cover with Foil: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to retain moisture during baking.
Bake Covered: Place the foil-covered pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the liquids and cook fully.
Bake Uncovered: After 45 minutes, carefully remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to let the top brown slightly and thicken the casserole.
Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this creamy, comforting chicken and rice casserole!

Notes

You can substitute cooked shredded chicken with diced chicken if preferred.
Minute rice cooks quickly and absorbs liquid during baking; do not pre-cook the rice.
For extra flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or parsley to the mixture.
Adjust salt and pepper according to taste; the onion soup mix adds saltiness.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chicken casserole, creamy chicken and rice, easy dinner, baked chicken recipe, comfort food, quick casserole