How to Make Chicken Casserole with Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken casserole with rice is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends. This hearty casserole features tender pieces of chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy, flavorful sauce all baked together for a delicious one-dish meal. It is easy to prepare, can be made ahead of time, and is a great way to use up leftover chicken or rice.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups milk
  • 6 ounces Muenster cheese, or more to taste, cubed
  • 4 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped
  • 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
  • ½ cup melted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan; slowly whisk in milk. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Continue cooking for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and add Muenster and Cheddar cheeses. Let sit for a few minutes and then stir until cheeses have melted.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir cooked rice and cooked chicken into the cheese sauce and pour into a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Mix bread crumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl. Spoon over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and heated through, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    494 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 968mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 375mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 333mg