Homey Chicken and Rice Casserole

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This chicken and rice casserole recipe makes a tasty, comforting dish. It's a cinch to throw together, and you'd never guess the creaminess comes from reduced-fat ingredients.

Submitted by fittzi
Updated on March 16, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, divided

  • 1 cup rice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 cups sliced white mushrooms

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can fat-free condensed cream of chicken soup

  • 1 cup light sour cream

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S)

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup crushed garlic- and butter-flavored croutons

Directions

  1. Bring 1 1/4 cups chicken broth and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.

  3. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; sauté until mushrooms are soft and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in chicken, condensed soup, sour cream, milk, remaining 1/2 cup of chicken broth, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and stir in cooked rice until well incorporated. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Top casserole with Cheddar cheese and crushed croutons, and continue to bake until the top begins to brown, about 10 more minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Cook’s Note

This recipe lends itself to substitution, so if you're not a fan of certain tastes, you can easily switch to another variety of cream soup, and you can use other veggies.

I recommend using rotisserie chicken for added convenience.

350 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

623 Calories
26g Fat
63g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 623
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 2057mg 89%
Total Carbohydrate 63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 33g 65%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 413mg 32%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 413mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.