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April 29, 2025
In about 10 minutes prep time you can turn leftover cooked chicken and rice into a deliciously creamy, crowd-pleasing casserole topped with crispy cracker crumbs. It's a flexible dish that's ready for your own creative variations, as you'll see in the reviewers' notes. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.
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Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Place the rice, chicken, scallions, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, sour cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth it into an even layer.
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Place the cracker crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl. Pour in the melted butter. Mix with a fork until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
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Sprinkle the crumbs in an even layer over the casserole.
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Bake the casserole on middle rack of oven until the cheese is golden brown and casserole is gently bubbling at the edges, 40-45 minutes.
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Check to see that casserole is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow the casserole to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Cracker Crumb Magic 🥠Crush round buttery crackers just before topping to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent them from getting soggy before baking.
- Moisture Balance Pro 💧Mix sour cream and evaporated milk in equal parts to create a perfectly creamy sauce that won't separate or become watery during baking.
- Leftover Chicken Hack 🍗Shred or dice chicken into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even heat distribution and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Cheese Layer Strategy 🧀Layer shredded cheddar underneath the Parmesan for a melty base, then sprinkle Parmesan on top for a golden, crispy finish.
- Seasoning Depth Trick 🌶️Toast garlic powder briefly in butter before mixing into the casserole to unlock a deeper, more complex flavor profile.
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