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Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken, creamy soups, and rice baked to perfection. The combination of chicken, rice, and a blend of soups makes for a flavorful, satisfying meal, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup butter, sliced into pats
  • 1 can  of cream of chicken soup
  • 3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 1 can  cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can  cream of celery soup
  • 2 cups instant white rice

Equipment

  • Casserole dish
  • Oven
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife (for cutting butter)
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a casserole dish.
  2. In the prepared dish, stir together the chicken, water, rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and cream of mushroom soup.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Dot the top of the mixture with butter.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1.5 hours, until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Let the casserole cool for 10–15 minutes before serving, then enjoy.

Notes

  • For a creamy texture, use full-fat cream soups.
  • You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for more flavor.