Description
This Kid-Friendly Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a make-ahead marvel perfect for busy parents. It’s simple, uses everyday ingredients, and is designed to appeal to even picky eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1.5 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and frozen peas and carrots. Stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- If making ahead, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. If baking from refrigerated, it may take an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
- Feel free to add other kid-friendly vegetables like corn or finely chopped broccoli.
- For a creamier casserole, you can add an extra splash of milk or a dollop of sour cream.
- If you don’t have both cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup, you can use two cans of either.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Sugar: Approximately 3g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 70mg