Cheddar Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

This casserole makes a delicious and satisfying everyday meal for busy families. A purchased rotisserie chicken and microwave rice packets can make this meal even easier to prepare. The easy sauce is a basic cheese sauce made with milk and chicken broth. Serve the chicken and rice casserole with biscuits and sliced tomatoes for a perfect family dinner.

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Non Vegdiet
50minstotal
15minsPrep
35minsCook
50m.total
15m.Prep
35m.Cook
Cheddar Chicken And Rice Casserole
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Ingredients for Cheddar Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1/4 cup Sliced or chopped mushrooms
  • 1/4 bunch Green Onions, Thinly Sliced
  • 1 tablespoon All purpose flour
  • 0.38 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup Milk Or Cream
  • 0.38 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Divided
  • 0.03 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 ounce Chopped pimiento, drained
  • 3/4 cup Cooked Rice
  • 3/4 cup Cooked diced chicken
  • 1/4 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley, optional
  • 1/4 cup Soft Bread Crumbs
Nutrition
value
1261
calories per serving
37 g Fat69 g Protein158 g Carbs8 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    37g
  • Protein
    69g
  • Carbs
    158g
  • Fiber
    8g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    158g
  • Protein
    69g
  • Fiber
    8g

Fats

  • Fat
    37g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    739mg
  • Iron
    11mg
  • Vitamin A
    190mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    15mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    69mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    15mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    194mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    998mg
  • Selenium
    53mcg
  • Zinc
    8mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats