Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole Bake
Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole Bake layers tender chicken and fluffy rice in a rich, tangy sauce made from cream of chicken soup and sour cream. A golden, buttery cracker topping adds a crunchy contrast that makes each bite comforting and satisfying. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a bring-along to potlucks, it’s a cozy classic the whole table will enjoy.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set a 9x13-inch casserole dish aside.
- 2
Combine chicken breasts, celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and enough water to cover in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
- 3
Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 35 minutes.
- 4
Drain, reserving 1 cup of the liquid. Let the chicken cool, remove the meat from the bones, and cut it into bite-size pieces; discard the bones.
- 5
Combine soup, the reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, sour cream, celery salt, garlic powder, and onion powder; season with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Stir in the cooked chicken and rice; spoon into the casserole dish.
- 7
Shake the crushed crackers and melted butter together in a resealable plastic bag; sprinkle over the casserole.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Calories 697.45 kcal High 35%
- Protein 33.21 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 57.88 g 21%
- Total Fat 36.73 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 15.0 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 121.2 mg High 40%
- Sodium 904.63 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 4.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 109.05 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.4 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 212.0 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 73.52 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 0.59 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole Bake is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Butter Cracker, and Celery. Each serving provides about 697.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Butter Cracker, Celery, Celery Salt. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole Bake?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 697.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole Bake healthy?
- Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 697.45 calories and 33.21 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 904.63 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.0 g (75% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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