Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Million Dollar Chicken Rice-A-Roni Casserole. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken, this easy-to-make dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Rice-A-Roni:
- 1 box (6.8 oz) Chicken Rice-A-Roni
Chicken Mixture:
- 2½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Rice-A-Roni: Prepare the Rice-A-Roni according to package instructions; set aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, chicken, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream of chicken soup, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Spread Mixture: Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish; top with remaining cheese.
- Add Topping: Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter; sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Enhance with steamed broccoli or frozen peas for added vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1⅙ cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
