Chicken Rice a Roni Casserole

Transform dinner into a comforting masterpiece with this easy and flavorful Chicken Rice-A-Roni Casserole. Loaded with shredded chicken, creamy layers of sour cream and cream of chicken soup, and the savory goodness of chicken-flavored Rice-A-Roni, this recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. The addition of cheddar cheese, tender peas, and aromatic seasonings takes this casserole to the next level, while a buttery panko breadcrumb topping adds a satisfyingly crispy finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family meal, this one-pan dish comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in under 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy a hearty, irresistible dinner that will make everyone come back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 box Rice-A-Roni (chicken flavor)
• 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 can Cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Cook the Rice-A-Roni according to the package instructions in a large skillet. Once cooked, set it aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked Rice-A-Roni, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and frozen peas. Mix well to combine.

Step 4

Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to season the mixture.

Step 5

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Step 6

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Mix the melted butter with the panko breadcrumbs until coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese over the casserole. Top with the buttered breadcrumbs.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1723.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2875.5

Total Fat 160.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 801.7mg	0%
Sodium 5227.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 41.6g
Protein 229.7g	0%

Vitamin D 167.4IU	0%
Calcium 2019.9mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 2379.2mg	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: 49.7%

Protein: 31.6%

Carbs: 18.7%