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Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipe

This creamy chicken casserole recipe layers tender chicken and rice with cream cheese and cheddar for an easy weeknight dinner. Ready in just 40 minutes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: chicken & rice casserole, chicken and rice casserole, cream cheese chicken casserole, cream of chicken casserole, creamy chicken casserole
Servings: 8
Calories: 533kcal
Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 hand mixer or whisk
  • 1 9x13-inch rectangle baking dish
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.7 ounces Italian Dressing Mix
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 cups shredded cheese, divided in half
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk the softened ½ cup butter and 8 ounces cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. 
  • Add the 3 cups shredded chicken, 3 cups cooked rice, 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.7 ounces Italian dressing mix, 1 cup chicken stock, 1 cup shredded cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix until combined. 
    Casserole ingredients combined in a large white mixing bowl with wooden spoon.
  • Evenly spread the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
    Casserole ingredients added to rectangle shaped baking dish.
  • Top with 1 cup shredded cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F. for 20-25 minutes. 
    Casserole topped with shredded cheese before baking.
  • Carefully remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
    Baked casserole in white baking dish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1115mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1109IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1mg
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