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I think my family is over my Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice casserole and so I have started making them this chicken and rice casserole dish. They love it so much! This recipe came from my Mother-in-Law who makes this dish. It is a recipe that most of her children love (I say most because I’m sure if they all love it but the ones I’ve talked to do). My husband has been begging me for years to get the recipe from her and make it. I finally asked and I’m glad I did. I hope you check out this recipe and if you make it, I hope you enjoy it as much as me and my family do.

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Why Do I Love Chicken and Rice Casserole?

I love this chicken and rice casserole recipe for a number of reasons. One reason is that I know my children will eat it. The last time I made this recipe almost all of the casserole was gone. The second reason is that I know there will be a least some leftover for me for lunch the next day. I love having casseroles for leftovers because I toast them in the toaster oven, and they are crispy and delicious!

My third reason is because this recipe is simple and doesn’t take very long to make. Life is pretty busy and while some of you might have the time to make complicated meals, I do not. I live for recipes that are easy and delicious. Lastly, I love that this recipe is very filling. I know that my children won’t ask for a snack 30 minutes after eating this recipe. Which, unfortunately, happens quite a lot!

Ingredients For Chicken and Rice Casserole

• About 2 pounds of chicken breast
• 2 cans of cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup of sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups of crushed Ritz crackers (not too finely crushed)
• 6 tablespoons of butter or 3/4 of a stick of butter
• 1-2 tablespoons of poppy seed (We used about 1 1/4 tablespoons)
• 3 cups of cooked white rice
• Salt and pepper

How To Make This Delicious Meal

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Boil water in a medium saucepan. When boiling add chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook chicken for 20 minutes.
3. When the chicken is cooked remove and cut into pieces.
4. In a mixing bowl, mix the chicken pieces, cans of cream of chicken, sour cream, cooked white rice, and half of the poppy seeds.
5. Spray casserole dish with cooking spray. Place mixture into casserole dish and flatten to make it one layer.
6. Top mixture with crushed Ritz crackers and the rest of the poppy seeds. Top those with slices of the butter.
7. Place in the oven and cook for 35-40 minutes.
8. Remove from oven, let cool for 5-10 minutes, serve, and enjoy!

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Final Thoughts

I swear this recipe couldn’t be easier or more delicious if it tried. I really hope you enjoy this recipe. This chicken and rice casserole has become one of my family’s favorite recipes and I’m sure it’ll be yours too. You can also make it ahead and just add the crackers, butter, and poppy seeds on top before you stick it in the oven.

Thank you so much for reading and if you are one of my followers who voted for this recipe, I hope you liked it. If you happen to make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on any social media platform. Also, if you have any questions or comments about this recipe let me know! If you have any recipe categories (crockpot, instant pot, chicken, healthy recipes, beef recipes, vegetarian, etc.) that you would like more of let me know too. I love hearing from all of you.

Thanks for reading,

Kel

Chicken and Rice Casserole

This chicken and rice casserole is perfect for a weeknight family dinner. It is easy to make, very filling, and delicious. The Ritz cracker topping give this recipe a delicious breaded topping. The poppyseeds add a unique flavor. You'll love how much your family will enjoy this meal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Ingredients

  

• 2 pounds chicken breast
• 2 cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1½ cup crushed Ritz crackers (not too finely crushed)
• 6 tbsp butter
• 1-2 tbsp poppy seed
• 3 cups white rice
• salt and pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Boil water in a medium saucepan. When boiling add chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook chicken for 20 minutes.
• When the chicken is cooked remove and cut into pieces.
• In a mixing bowl, mix the chicken pieces, cans of cream of chicken, sour cream, cooked white rice, and half of the poppy seeds.
• Spray casserole dish with cooking spray. Place mixture into casserole dish and flatten to make it one layer.
• Top mixture with crushed Ritz crackers and the rest of the poppy seeds. Top those with slices of the butter.
• Place in the oven and cook for 35-40 minutes
• Remove from oven, let cool for 5-10 minutes, serve, and enjoy!

Keyword Casserole, Chicken Recipe, Family Dinner, Rice

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