Emilie's Favorite Chicken And Rice Recipe

A creamy, comforting chicken and rice casserole inspired by the "Beyond Macaroni and Cheese" cookbook! This tweaked-and-improved recipe is bursting with flavor and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal. Get ready for bubbly, cheesy goodness that will become a family favorite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 389.8 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Emilie's Favorite Chicken And Rice 17

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Emilie's Favorite Chicken And Rice

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Emilie's Favorite Chicken And Rice? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Emilie's Favorite Chicken And Rice

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken (1.5 cups, shredded), cooked rice (2 cups), cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz can, undiluted), sour cream (8 oz), shredded cheddar cheese (1.5 cups), and chopped onion (1/2 cup). Mix well to combine.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs (1 cup), melted butter (1/4 cup), and paprika (1/2 teaspoon). Mix until evenly moistened.
  5. Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping evenly over the casserole.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

56 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

38g

Carbs

13g

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)