Description
Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting, hearty one-dish meal featuring tender cubed chicken breasts baked with instant white rice and a rich blend of three creamy soups. This classic casserole is topped with buttery pats and baked to perfection, resulting in a savory dish perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Rice Mixture
- 3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups instant white rice
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of celery soup
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Topping
- ½ cup butter, sliced into pats
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease the sides and bottom of a casserole dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Combine Ingredients: In the prepared casserole dish, mix together cubed chicken breasts, water, instant white rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and cream of mushroom soup. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Top with Butter: Evenly arrange the butter pats over the top of the chicken and rice mixture. This will melt during baking, adding richness and moisture to the casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked through. This will take approximately 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your oven.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow the casserole to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This resting period helps the dish set and makes it easier to serve. Enjoy your comforting Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole!
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cut into uniform cubes for even cooking.
- Use instant white rice for best texture; regular rice varieties may require longer cooking and more liquid.
- If preferred, you can adjust the seasoning with herbs like thyme or parsley.
- The casserole can be covered with foil for the first 45 minutes if the butter starts browning too quickly.
- Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.
