Description
This comforting Chicken and Rice Casserole combines tender rotisserie chicken, creamy soup, and cooked rice topped with buttery breadcrumbs for a delicious and easy-to-make dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup cooked long-grain white rice
- 10.5 ounce can cream of celery soup
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (or broth)
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder (to taste)
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray an 11x7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the casserole after baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped rotisserie chicken, cooked long-grain white rice, cream of celery soup, mayonnaise, chicken stock, and diced onion. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and garlic powder according to your taste preferences. Stir until all components are thoroughly mixed.
- Assemble in Dish: Spread the chicken and rice mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring a uniform layer for even cooking.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and melted salted butter until the crumbs are fully coated with butter for a golden, crispy topping.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish to create a flavorful crust.
- Bake Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this hearty and comforting dish as a satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken stock with chicken broth if preferred.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt instead of regular mayonnaise.
- If you like extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or parsley to the chicken mixture.
- Make sure the rice is fully cooked and cooled before mixing to achieve the best texture.
