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Yummly
June 4, 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.
$1.86 / Serving 
Estimated Price / Serving
14 Ingredients
EASY
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Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole
ByYummly
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.
72.03 g
Carbs
26.6 g
Fat
20.95 g
Protein
618.42 kcal
Calories
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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Diet at a Glance
Nut Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
Low Sugar
Smart Nutrition
Nutrition Per Serving
Energy
618 kcal(31%)
Total Fat
27 g(41%)
Saturated
11 g(71%)
Trans
0 g(5%)
Unsaturated
0 g(0%)
Cholesterol
79 mg(26%)
Total Carbs
72 g(24%)
Fiber
1 g(5%)
Sugars
5 g(15%)
Proteins
21 g(42%)
Sodium
607 mg(25%)
Polyunsaturated
4 g(0%)
Monounsaturated
8 g(0%)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis
Glycemic Index 6 Moderate
Glycemic Load 1 Low
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