Go Back
–+ servings
OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice Casserole

An easy chicken and rice casserole that comes together in just 10 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Pin Recipe Print Recipe

Equipment (affiliate links)

  • 1 9 x 13-inch baking dish
  • 1 Large bowl
  • 1 Bowl separate

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked, diced chicken
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 0.75 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz) or use cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 cup celery finely diced
  • 0.5 cup slivered almonds (about 2 ounces)
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers coarsely crushed (about 30 crackers or 1 1/2 cups crumbs)
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • chopped fresh parsley or other herbs Optional garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl, stir together chicken, rice, mayonnaise, condensed soup, chicken broth, onion, celery, and almonds. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together Ritz cracker crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over top of the casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, until hot, bubbly, and golden brown on top, about 25-30 minutes.

Notes

  • You'll need 3 cups of cooked chicken for this casserole. I like to use the meat from a store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience. If you prefer to cook your own chicken at home, start with about 1 1/2 lbs. of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs. Boil until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, chop or pull the chicken and use in the recipe.
  • The celery and onion become slightly tender in the casserole, but still have a firm bite (which I prefer for crunch in the dish). If you like your celery and onion very soft, I recommend sautéing the vegetables in a skillet with butter or olive oil before adding them to the casserole.
  • Use microwaveable rice for a shortcut. If you're using Uncle Ben's Ready Rice, microwave the rice according to the package directions before adding it to the dish. Each pouch contains about 2 cups of rice, so you'll need about 1 1/2 packets for this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 366.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.6g | Protein: 16.5g | Fat: 19.7g | Saturated Fat: 5.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 54.6mg | Sodium: 657.3mg | Potassium: 274.4mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2.1g