Last Updated on December 17, 2024 by Kimberly Stroh

Dinnertime and comfort food seem to go together like bread and butter. At the end of a long day, it’s nice to have a hearty and warm meal to indulge in. I love casseroles as a Winter dinner idea, but I crave them all year long. They bake until bubbly and you only need a fork to savor the creamy flavors. This traditional Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe is a big hit with my family.

Why We Love This Dish

It’s become a dinnertime favorite that I make on a regular basis. My kids even it it, regardless of the vegetables. My favorite part is the ease of clean up. I only have a mixing bowl and a casserole dish to clean up after dinner is done. It’s definitely a hearty wintertime dinner recipe that we make regularly.

Recipe Variations

Substitute the chicken breast for turkey, if desired. It becomes a fantastic leftover recipe when you want to use turkey or chicken leftovers. If you’d like to make the casserole less heavy, consider using reduced fat versions of the ingredients. Another way to switch things up is to change out the vegetables. Frozen broccoli or asparagus would also work in the casserole and taste delicious.

Lastly, play with the cheese and use your favorites. Jack, mozzarella, or parmesan all work well with this recipe.

Chicken and Rice Casserole Ingredients:

• Chicken Breast: Cube the chicken breast into smaller chunks for cooking
• Frozen Peas and Carrots: Find in your grocer’s freezer section
• Prepared White Rice: Use a minute rice if preferred
• Cream of Chicken Soup
• Whole Milk
• Mozzarella Cheese: Jack cheese also works if desired
• Salt and Pepper

What To Serve With Chicken and Rice Casserole

You can serve this Chicken and Rice Casserole with a side salad and rolls for a complete meal. It’s also one of those dishes that you make in the beginning of the week and enjoy the leftovers for weeknight meals. I hope your family enjoys it as much as our family does.

How To Make This Traditionally Chicken and Rice Casserole

Preheat oven to 350ºF and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. To keep it really simple and quick, you can use minute white rice instead of traditional white rice.

In a large bowl, add chicken, vegetables and rice. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper and mix.

Stir in cream of chicken soup, milk and 3/4 cup cheese.

Spoon evenly into prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted on top. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6 people.