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.
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 🙂
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
Thank you for your recipe! Your site is lovely.
Sorry, I found it embedded in the recipe? Ha!
Where is the chicken?? How much?
Would like to add a veggie to this. Has anyone tried?
Anyone know the calorie count on this?????
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!
Can you sub the milk for almond? What about gluten free options?
My two boys are allergic to mammal milk protein so we sub almond milk in everything from soups to mashed potatoes. Also if you look in the cooking stock aisle of your grocery store, most of the time there are almond based soup starters.
Awesome recipe! Everyone in the house loved it!!
This looks yummy. I am looking forward to trying it. Thank you for sharing this!
This recipe sounds so yummy, I cannot wait to make it! Hope you don’t mind I shared this- your link/ post on my face book biz fan page for my readers.
About how many servings does this make? Has anyone tried freezing it? In the ingredients, it say crushed Ritz crackers but in the directions it says bread crumbs, which one is best? Can’t wait to make this!
Finally a chicken/rice recipe w/out using canned soup, not a fan of that stuff! I’m makin’ this tonight 🙂
DO YOU KNOW THE CALORIE INTAKE ON THIS DISH….IT LOOKS VERY GOOD!
I just made this recipe tonight and it is amazing!!! I used unsalted butter and low sodium stock so I did have to add 3 tsp of instant bouillon and a little white pepper for flavor. I am not a very good cook but this made me look like one! haha I will be making this again and again!
Thank you for this recipe! I make it for new moms all the time. With it’s simple ingredients, it’s something everyone likes.
Made this last night. It was a hit with the family! Thank you for sharing.
What a great recipe. I love that you can make it ain 2 – 8×8 pans so you can have it another night.
Just looking at it makes me hungry. mmmmm…
Guess what we’re having for dinner tonight? (BTW, is there a button for a printable view that I’m missing? just wondered) Thanks for the recipe!
Anything cooked in Polish Pottery tastes better!! Can’t wait to try it out.
yum! I love the fact that this is made without a processed can of soup!