If you are looking for a really yummy chicken and rice casserole look no further!
Chicken and Rice Casserole
4 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion , chopped (about 1 cup)
4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 ½ cups chicken stock
3 ½ cups whole milk ( don’t hesitate to add a bit more once it is cooked if you want it creamier. I will typically add at least 1/2 cup more especially if I know I am freezing it)
1 ½ cups long-grain rice (uncooked)
3 cups cooked chicken, cubed (I use chicken from 1 Rotisserie Chicken)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 sleeve Ritz style crackers (finely crushed)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook onions until translucent. Add garlic, seasoned salt, pepper. Add flour and mix well. Cook until starting to color.Stir milk and stock into flour mixture. Turn heat to medium high and continue to whisk as mixture comes to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add rice and lower heat to medium low. Cook until the rice absorbs most of the liquid and is tender, stirring occasionally about 20 minutes.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add chicken to the rice and sauce mixture. Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 inch casserole, or two 8×8 inch casseroles.Combine breadcrumbs and cheeses and sprinkle evenly over top of the casserole. Place in hot oven and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until topping is browned and casserole is bubbling.
Gina says
I had to sub some ingredients. Half & half for the milk and French Fried Onions for the Ritz crackers and sprinkled the cheeses on top before adding the onions. Was DELICIOUS.
It’s a great recipe. Love the no canned soup solution 🙂
Erin Baker says
I made this once for my family and they loved it! I am so thankful that I was able to find your site again today and now I have this saved so I’ll have it forever! Thank you
Erin Baker says
Thank you for your recipe! Your site is lovely.
Beverly in Mississippi says
Sorry, I found it embedded in the recipe? Ha!
Beverly in Mississippi says
Where is the chicken?? How much?
Teresa says
Would like to add a veggie to this. Has anyone tried?
Diane says
Anyone know the calorie count on this?????
Stephanie says
Love thie recipe. No more canned soup for me! First time, I made with no changes. Second time, I didn’t have cheddar, so I used mozzarella. Also had to use bread crumbs. Stiill turned out nice, but I definitely prefer the buttery taste of the crackers on top. This is a recipe that is easy to customize without ruining it; however, it’s prefect as written! Thank you!