Description
This Chicken and Rice Casserole with a Creamy Sauce is the ultimate comfort food — rich, filling, and simple to make. It combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked rice, and a smooth, savory sauce that ties everything together. Whether you’re feeding your family or making a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers hearty flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed (rotisserie chicken works great)
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1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
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1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
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1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup (or use two cans of cream of chicken if preferred)
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1 ½ cups chicken broth or water
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½ cup sour cream
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional topping)
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1 tablespoon butter or olive oil for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
