Name: Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American

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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

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

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.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth it into an even layer.

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.

Sprinkle the crumbs in an even layer over the casserole.

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.

Check to see that casserole is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow the casserole to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

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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.