Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting, all-in-one baked dish combining tender chicken, fluffy instant rice, and a trio of creamy soups. This easy casserole blends savory flavors with buttery richness, making it a nostalgic family favorite perfect for a hearty dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice Casserole
- 3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups instant white rice
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of celery soup
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup butter, sliced into pats
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease the sides and bottom of a casserole dish to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Combine Ingredients: In the prepared casserole dish, stir together the cubed chicken breasts, water, instant white rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and cream of mushroom soup. Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper according to your taste preference.
- Add Butter Topping: Evenly arrange the sliced pats of butter over the top of the chicken and rice mixture. This will help create a rich, golden finish while baking.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. The casserole is done when the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked through, juicy and no longer pink inside.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This rest time allows the casserole to set and enhances the flavor. Enjoy your hearty homemade meal!
Notes
- Use instant white rice for best results; regular rice requires longer cooking time.
- You can substitute the cream of celery soup with another cream soup if preferred.
- If you want a lower fat version, reduce the butter or use a butter substitute.
- Make sure the chicken is cut into even cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Keywords: chicken casserole, rice casserole, creamy chicken and rice, easy baked casserole, comfort food
