Mandarin Orange Chicken Casserole for Freezer
Meet your new go-to meal prep hero: Mandarin Orange Chicken Casserole for Freezer! This irresistible casserole combines tender shredded chicken breasts, fluffy white rice, and juicy mandarin oranges for a sweet and savory twist on comfort food. Enhanced with a creamy blend of sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and a touch of honey and soy sauce, this dish strikes the perfect balance of flavors. Finished with a golden layer of melted cheddar cheese and garnished with fresh green onions, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Designed for busy weeknights, this freezer-friendly recipe can be prepped ahead, stored for up to three months, and baked to bubbly perfection when needed. Perfect for feeding a family of six, this quick-to-prep dinner will satisfy even the pickiest eaters with its blend of rich flavors and hearty ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and shred into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, cooked shredded chicken, drained mandarin oranges, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Fold in 3/4 of the shredded cheddar cheese, reserving the rest for topping.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese on top.
Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil if freezing, or bake uncovered immediately.
If freezing, label and store the casserole in the freezer for up to 3 months. To cook from frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge before following the baking instructions.
If baking immediately, place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy your sweet and savory Mandarin Orange Chicken Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.5 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.3 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 820 mg | 273% | |
| Sodium | 6123 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.7 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.5 g | ||
| Protein | 271.9 g | 544% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 1534 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1102 mg | 23% | |
*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.
