Chicken Alfredo and Rice Casserole

Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Chicken Alfredo and Rice Casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Combining tender shredded chicken, fluffy white rice, and a luxurious Alfredo sauce, this dish gets a pop of color and nutrients from sweet peas and carrots. Topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses for an irresistibly gooey finish, every bite is a satisfying explosion of cheesy, garlicky goodness. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, this hearty casserole is an effortless way to put a restaurant-quality meal on the table. Perfectly seasoned with garlic and onion powder, and finished with an optional parsley garnish, this recipe checks all the boxes for a comforting yet impressive dinner. Ideal for make-ahead meals, it's a versatile and family-friendly dish you'll want to add to your weekly rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
• 3 cups white rice, cooked
• 16 ounces jarred Alfredo sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing the baking dish
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, Alfredo sauce, thawed peas and carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 4

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 5

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.

Step 7

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving for a pop of color and added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1899.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3040.1

Total Fat 133.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 703.2mg	0%
Sodium 5736.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 209.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 15.1g
Protein 226.6g	0%

Vitamin D 9IU	0%
Calcium 1724.3mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 2027.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 30.8%

Carbs: 28.5%