Chicken Pineapple Casserole

Delight your taste buds with the irresistible combination of savory and sweet in this Chicken Pineapple Casserole! This hearty dish features tender, seasoned chicken pieces layered over a bed of creamy pineapple-infused rice, made rich with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a touch of soy sauce for depth. Topped with a buttery, golden crust of crushed Ritz crackers, this casserole delivers the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just an hour, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Serve it warm for a tropical twist on comfort food that everyone will love! Keywords: chicken pineapple casserole, creamy casserole recipe, savory-sweet dinner ideas, easy family meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1.5 cups pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
• 1 cup white or brown rice (uncooked)
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
• 1 cup ritz crackers (crushed)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter and set aside.

Step 3

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat and cook the seasoned chicken pieces until they are browned on the outside but not fully cooked through. Set aside.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, soy sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 6

Add the uncooked rice and drained pineapple chunks to the bowl with the sauce. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Transfer the rice mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Layer the browned chicken pieces over the rice mixture.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the crushed Ritz crackers until evenly coated.

Step 10

Sprinkle the buttery cracker topping over the casserole.

Step 11

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.

Step 13

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 14

Serve warm and enjoy a comforting and flavorful Chicken Pineapple Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2563.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4585.6

Total Fat 193.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 900.8mg	0%
Sodium 7446.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 418.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 82.0g
Protein 296.6g	0%

Vitamin D 80.0IU	0%
Calcium 1558.9mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 3295.0mg	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: 37.9%

Protein: 25.8%

Carbs: 36.3%