Quick and Easy Curried Chicken Casserole
Effortlessly comforting and packed with flavor, this Quick and Easy Curried Chicken Casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner solution. Combining tender, cooked chicken breast with wholesome mixed vegetables, fluffy rice, and a creamy curry-infused sauce, this dish is both hearty and satisfying. A golden topping of melted cheddar cheese and buttery breadcrumbs adds just the right amount of crunch, while fragrant spices like curry powder, garlic, and onion pack a vibrant punch. Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing casserole feeds six and is ideal for busy families or meal prep. Enjoy a warm, comforting spin on a classic casserole that’s as easy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups white or brown rice, cooked
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken breast, frozen mixed vegetables, and cooked rice.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the curry mixture over the chicken, vegetables, and rice. Mix well to combine.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and melted butter. Stir until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the buttery breadcrumbs over the cheese layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2727 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.8 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.0 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 632 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 5863 mg | 255% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.2 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 209.2 g | 418% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 778 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1208 mg | 26% | |
*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.
