Creamy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole – 45-Minute Recipe
A comforting, cheesy casserole that blends tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy sauce of sour cream and chicken soup. The mix of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan creates a golden, bubbly topping, making it perfect for a quick, family‑friendly dinner.
Recipe by Mediterranean Recipes 2026 · Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken
- 2 cups rice
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup onion
- 2 garlic
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (374°F). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
- 2In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rice, diced onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup.
- 3Stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- 4Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
- 5Sprinkle the remaining cheddar, mozzarella, and grated Parmesan over the top, then drizzle with melted butter.
- 6Bake uncovered for 25–35 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
- 7Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
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Combine ingredients before cheese
Mix the shredded chicken, cooked rice, onion, garlic, broth, sour cream, and soup together before stirring in the seasonings and half of the cheeses.
Add topping before baking
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and drizzle melted butter on top before placing the dish in the oven.
Rest before serving
Allow the casserole to rest 5–10 minutes after baking.
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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Creamy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Creamy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Creamy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe come from?
- It was shared by Mediterranean Recipes 2026 on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.