Description
A creamy, cheesy baked casserole that transforms leftover chicken into a hearty family dinner with minimal prep.
Ingredients
2 cups chopped leftover chicken
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1.5 cups cooked rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, soup, rice, sour cream, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Stir until evenly mixed.
Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Remove, let sit for 5 minutes, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
You can substitute cream of mushroom with cream of chicken or veggie broth + roux.
Add steamed broccoli or mushrooms for more texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: leftover chicken recipes, chicken and rice casserole, easy dinner ideas