Description
This Lazy Day Creamy Chicken & Rice Dinner Casserole is a cozy, easy-to-make dish made with chicken breast, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or lazy weekends, this creamy chicken rice bake is family-friendly, comforting, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast
1 cup long grain white rice
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and uncooked rice. Mix thoroughly.
3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
4. Place the shredded or chopped cooked chicken evenly over the top of the rice mixture.
5. Dot the top with slices or chunks of butter.
6. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
7. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is lightly golden and rice is fully tender.
8. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
Make sure to use long grain white rice for best texture.
Use rotisserie or leftover chicken to save time.
Add a sprinkle of shredded cheese or fried onions on top for a flavorful finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dinner Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg