Description
A comforting and nostalgic casserole featuring tender chicken, rice, and a crispy Ritz cracker topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken (breast or thighs)
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sautéed mushrooms, green beans, herbs (thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, and milk. Stir in your seasonings and any optional vegetables.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Crush the Ritz crackers and sprinkle them generously over the top.
- Bake uncovered for about 30-40 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with sautéed vegetables and use vegetable or mushroom soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: comfort food, casserole, chicken, family meals, nostalgia