Description
A creamy and savory casserole featuring tender rotisserie chicken, fluffy rice, and cheesy goodness, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3–4 cups)
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup crushed crackers (such as Ritz, optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the baking dish.
- Shred the rotisserie chicken, setting it aside for later use.
- Combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, diced onion, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir until everything blends smoothly.
- Incorporate the uncooked rice into the bowl, ensuring it gets coated in the sauce mixture.
- Add the shredded chicken, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Mix crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a crispy topping, add crushed crackers mixed with melted butter. Experiment with spices for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, comfort food, family dinner, rotisserie chicken, easy dinner