Quick and Easy Curried Chicken Casserole

Effortlessly comforting and packed with flavor, this Quick and Easy Curried Chicken Casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner solution. Combining tender, cooked chicken breast with wholesome mixed vegetables, fluffy rice, and a creamy curry-infused sauce, this dish is both hearty and satisfying. A golden topping of melted cheddar cheese and buttery breadcrumbs adds just the right amount of crunch, while fragrant spices like curry powder, garlic, and onion pack a vibrant punch. Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing casserole feeds six and is ideal for busy families or meal prep. Enjoy a warm, comforting spin on a classic casserole that’s as easy as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken breast
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 cups white or brown rice, cooked
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken breast, frozen mixed vegetables, and cooked rice.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the curry mixture over the chicken, vegetables, and rice. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and melted butter. Stir until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle the buttery breadcrumbs over the cheese layer.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown.

Step 10

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1873.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2726.8

Total Fat 104.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 631.5mg	0%
Sodium 5862.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 238.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 42.0g
Protein 209.2g	0%

Vitamin D 87.2IU	0%
Calcium 778.5mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 1207.7mg	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: 34.5%

Protein: 30.6%

Carbs: 34.9%