Description
This ultra-creamy Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food — a quick dinner idea that’s rich, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying. Packed with shredded chicken, long grain rice, cream of soups, and crispy bacon, it’s a no-fail favorite for family dinners, meal trains, or cozy Sunday suppers. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner recipes, meal prep food ideas, or crowd-pleasing casseroles, this hearty bake is a winner every time.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup
1 cup sour cream
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, sour cream, chicken broth, and uncooked rice until combined.
3. Fold in the shredded chicken until evenly coated.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
5. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
6. Drizzle melted butter over the top.
7. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
9. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped chives and serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Let the casserole rest after baking to firm up.
You can mix in 1 cup of frozen vegetables for extra flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, chicken and rice, easy dinner, southern casserole