Sunday Chicken Casserole Recipe

This comforting Sunday Chicken Casserole is a family favorite, guaranteed to impress! Tender chicken breasts are bathed in a creamy mushroom sauce, nestled atop fluffy rice, and topped with melted mozzarella. A simple recipe with big flavor, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special Sunday meal.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 895.9 kcal
Protein 73g
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Ingredients for Sunday Chicken Casserole

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How to Make Sunday Chicken Casserole

  1. Cook 1 cup of long-grain rice according to package directions.
  2. While rice cooks, dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt in 3 cups of water in a large bowl.
  3. Wash 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Fillet each breast in half horizontally to create thinner pieces. Soak chicken in the salt water for 15 minutes.
  4. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  6. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. In the same skillet, whisk together 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of sour cream until smooth.
  9. Gradually whisk in ¾ cup of water and 1 chicken bouillon cube until fully combined.
  10. Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens (about 8 minutes).
  11. Spread cooked rice in a 13x9 inch baking dish. Arrange chicken breasts over the rice. Pour mushroom sauce over the chicken.
  12. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
  13. Lightly sprinkle with paprika.
  14. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
  15. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

105 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

233g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sunday Chicken Casserole?

Sunday Chicken Casserole takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sunday Chicken Casserole?

Sunday Chicken Casserole has approximately 895.9 calories per serving, with about 73 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 125 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sunday Chicken Casserole?

The key ingredients for Sunday Chicken Casserole are Chicken Breasts, Water, Salt, Butter, Flour, Sour Cream. See the full list with measurements above.

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