Chicken Rice a Roni Casserole
Transform dinner into a comforting masterpiece with this easy and flavorful Chicken Rice-A-Roni Casserole. Loaded with shredded chicken, creamy layers of sour cream and cream of chicken soup, and the savory goodness of chicken-flavored Rice-A-Roni, this recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. The addition of cheddar cheese, tender peas, and aromatic seasonings takes this casserole to the next level, while a buttery panko breadcrumb topping adds a satisfyingly crispy finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family meal, this one-pan dish comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in under 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy a hearty, irresistible dinner that will make everyone come back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Rice-A-Roni (chicken flavor)
- 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can Cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Cook the Rice-A-Roni according to the package instructions in a large skillet. Once cooked, set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked Rice-A-Roni, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and frozen peas. Mix well to combine.
Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to season the mixture.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Mix the melted butter with the panko breadcrumbs until coated.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese over the casserole. Top with the buttered breadcrumbs.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.5 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.5 g | 458% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 802 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 5227 mg | 227% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.8 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.6 g | ||
| Protein | 229.7 g | 459% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 2020 mg | 155% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2379 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
