Irresistible Chicken and Rice Casserole
Irresistible Chicken and Rice Casserole layers tender diced chicken with fluffy white rice, saucy salsa, and sautéed mushrooms, then melts cheddar over the top for a creamy, tangy finish. It’s comforting and packed with balanced flavors and textures, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual potluck that calls for something warm and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Irresistible Chicken and Rice Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, then cook and stir.
- 3
Mix mushrooms, rice, salsa, chicken, Cheddar cheese, and sour cream in a bowl; pour into a greased casserole dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes.
- Calories 551.06 kcal High 28%
- Protein 24.6 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 73.74 g 27%
- Total Fat 17.19 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 6.94 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.55 mg High 21%
- Sodium 516.33 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 1.77 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 3.43 g --
- Added Sugars 1.12 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 222.54 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 3.01 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 148.68 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 63.9 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 6.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Irresistible Chicken and Rice Casserole is made with 7 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Olive Oil, Salsa, and Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Each serving provides about 551.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Irresistible Chicken and Rice Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Olive Oil, Salsa, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Sliced Mushrooms. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Irresistible Chicken and Rice Casserole?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 551.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Irresistible Chicken and Rice Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Irresistible Chicken and Rice Casserole healthy?
- Irresistible Chicken and Rice Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 551.06 calories and 24.6 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 516.33 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.94 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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