Description
Simple Rotisserie Chicken and Rice Casserole is a quick breakfast-for-later, easy dinner, and comforting family meal all in one. This easy recipe combines tender rotisserie chicken, creamy rice, melty cheddar, and simple pantry staples into one cozy casserole that fits perfectly into busy weeknights, meal prep plans, dinner ideas, and practical food ideas for home cooks who want something warm, filling, and dependable.
Ingredients
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
3 cups cooked white rice
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the diced onion until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. In a large bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, sour cream, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
4. Add the cooked onion mixture, shredded rotisserie chicken, cooked rice, peas and carrots, and 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese. Stir until fully combined.
5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
6. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
8. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Use fully cooked rice so the casserole bakes up creamy instead of firm.
A mix of white and dark rotisserie chicken gives the best flavor and texture.
Add a splash of chicken broth before reheating leftovers to keep the casserole moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
Keywords: rotisserie chicken casserole, chicken and rice casserole, easy dinner, family dinner, comfort food, casserole recipe, meal prep dinner