Melissa's Chicken Rice Casserole

Cozy up with the ultimate comfort food, *Melissa’s Chicken Rice Casserole*, a hearty, one-pan dish that's as easy to make as it is satisfying. This creamy casserole combines tender, bite-sized chicken breast with layers of perfectly cooked long-grain white rice, all drenched in a luscious blend of condensed cream soups, sour cream, and savory seasonings. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and optionally garnished with fresh parsley, each bite delivers a rich, cheesy flavor with a satisfying texture. Ready in just over an hour with only 15 minutes of prep time, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner for busy families and feeds up to six generously. Packed with simple ingredients like chicken broth, garlic powder, and onion powder, this casserole embodies comforting, home-cooked goodness. Whether enjoyed as a stand-alone meal or paired with a crisp green salad, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Ideal for those looking for easy casserole recipes, chicken dinner ideas, or make-ahead meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken breast
• 1.5 cups Long-grain white rice
• 3 cups Chicken broth
• 1 can Condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can Condensed cream of chicken soup
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.

Step 2

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.

Step 4

Pour half of the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 5

Place the chopped chicken pieces over the rice mixture in an even layer.

Step 6

Top the chicken with the remaining rice mixture, ensuring the chicken is fully covered.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.

Step 8

Carefully remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 9

Return the dish to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2324.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2375.4

Total Fat 115.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 593.1mg	0%
Sodium 9387.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 143.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g	0%
Total Sugars 14.4g
Protein 190.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1203.1mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 2337.1mg	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: 43.8%

Protein: 32.1%

Carbs: 24.1%