Description
Pioneer Woman Chicken Rice Casserole is a comforting, creamy dish made with shredded chicken, tender rice, a rich sauce, and melty cheese. It’s an easy weeknight meal inspired by homestyle flavors everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley, paprika, or crushed crackers for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat butter or oil and sauté the onion until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, sautéed onion and garlic, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish with parsley or a sprinkle of paprika before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Add frozen peas, broccoli, or mixed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Swap white rice for brown or wild rice for more texture.
- Include mushrooms or diced bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Top with crushed Ritz crackers or fried onions for a crunchy finish.
- Make ahead and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
