Best 8 Chicken Rice Casserole With Toasted Almonds Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and comforting dish that's easy to prepare? Look no further than this delectable Chicken Rice Casserole with Toasted Almonds. This savory casserole features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy sauce, all topped with a delightful crunch of toasted almonds. It's a perfect meal for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings.

This recipe is a symphony of flavors and textures. The chicken is seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then cooked to perfection. The rice is cooked separately and combined with the chicken and a creamy sauce made with a roux. The casserole is then topped with a generous sprinkling of toasted almonds, adding a delightful nutty flavor and a satisfying crunch.

But that's not all! This article also includes variations of this classic casserole to suit different tastes and preferences. You'll find a recipe for a vegetarian version, made with tofu instead of chicken, a spicy version with a kick of chili powder, and a cheesy version that's sure to please cheese lovers.

So, whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article has something for everyone. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delicious Chicken Rice Casserole with Toasted Almonds and its delightful variations.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MAMAW'S CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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I grew up on this recipe, my Grandmother got it from a lady from church at a pot luck a long time ago! She passed it down to my mom and it's always been a family favorite. Quick and easy for school nights, and the leftovers are just as good! You can use less butter on top of course, my Momma and Mamaw always put the full stick on top (gotta love Southern ladies and their butter!)

Provided by katiefbenham

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
2 cups water
2 cups instant white rice
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup butter, sliced into pats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease sides and bottom of a casserole dish.
  • Stir chicken, water, rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and cream of mushroom soup together in the prepared casserole dish; season with salt and pepper. Arrange butter evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, 1 hour to 75 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1211.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE WITH VEGGIES



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Corn and red pepper bring color to this nicely seasoned chicken and rice bake. The crunch from toasted almonds sprinkled on top also sets it apart from classic versions of this casserole. -Mary Louise Chubb of Perkasie, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons minced parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil for 4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the peppers, onion and mushrooms until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice, broth, corn, salt and pepper; bring to a boil., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ALMOND CHICKEN AND RICE



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"The recipe for this almond-topped casserole has been in our family for years," notes Sharon Skildum of Maple Grove, Minnesota. "It's as comforting as chicken rice soup, so it's on our dinner table often." More Rice Side Dish Recipes »

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup milk
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, divided

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top with chicken. In a bowl, combine soup, milk, celery, onion, parsley, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of almonds. Pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786 calories, Fat 38g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 58g protein.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Two 6-ounce boxes long-grain and wild rice mix, such as Uncle Ben's
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing dish
16 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced, or two 4 1/2-ounce cans sliced mushrooms, drained (reserve the liquid)
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups half-and-half
4 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced
1 cup toasted slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sliced pimientos
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the long-grain and wild rice mixes according to the package directions. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch casserole dish.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and onions and saute until the onions are translucent. Stir in the flour, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly stir the broth (and reserved canned mushroom liquid if using) into the onion mixture, then stir in the half-and-half. Cook until the mixture has thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, rice, toasted almonds, pimientos, parsley, salt and pepper into the wet mixture. Pour everything into the prepared casserole dish and bake, uncovered, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes.

CHICKEN-AND-WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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A tried-and-true chicken casserole that wins over family and guests time and time again.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Categories     Casserole

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (2.25-oz.) package sliced almonds, toasted
2 (6.2-oz.) boxes fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
¼ cup butter
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
5 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 (10 ¾-oz.) cans cream of mushroom soup
2 (8-oz.) cans chopped water chestnuts, drained
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups (16 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 4 to 6 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  • Prepare rice mixes according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add celery and onions. Sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken, next 6 ingredients, rice, and 3 cups cheese. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch baking dish or 2 (11- x 7-inch) baking dishes. Top with breadcrumbs.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese, and top with toasted almonds. Bake 5 minutes.

SPICY ALMOND CHICKEN AND RICE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1/4 cup almond butter
1/2 cup chicken stock/poaching liquid from Poached Chicken, recipe follows
1/4 to 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 to 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos
1-inch piece ginger root, grated
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha, optional
Juice of 1 lime
Black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable or stir-fry oil
2 medium leeks or 1 yellow onion, halved and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 to 4 ribs celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced on an angle
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
1 to 2 red long, jalapeno or Fresno chiles, thinly sliced
1/2 pound sugar snap peas or defrosted whole snap peas, thinly sliced on an angle
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
About 1 1/2 pounds cooked Poached Chicken, recipe follows, pulled or thinly sliced
Salt to taste
1 cup white or brown rice, cooked to package directions
About 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds
One 4-to 5-pound chicken
2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lemon, sliced
1 large fresh bay leaf
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Herb bundle of parsley, rosemary and thyme tied with a string
Salt

Steps:

  • In a small pot, loosen the almond butter over low heat, then add the stock, hoisin, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, Sriracha and lime juice, season with black pepper, bring to a bubble and simmer to let sauce thicken and flavors combine.
  • Heat the oil over high heat in a large skillet. Add the leeks or onions, celery, carrots, chiles and snap peas and stir-fry to tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the water chestnuts and toss to combine. Add the sauce and chicken and toss to combine. Season with salt to taste. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat quickly over medium-high heat when you are ready to serve.
  • To serve, cook the rice to package directions. Toast the almonds in a small pan until golden and fragrant.
  • Serve the chicken with the rice; sprinkle with the almonds.
  • Place the chicken in a large stockpot. Add the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, lemon, bay leaf, peppercorns and the herb bundle; season with salt. Cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to a low, rolling simmer. Simmer 60 to 75 minutes, then cool the chicken in its stock. Strain the stock. Remove the chicken in large pieces from the skin and bones. Cut half of the meat into bite-size chunks. Thinly slice or pull the remaining meat.

ALMOND CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



Almond Chicken and Rice Casserole image

This is a recipe that has been in my family for many years. It is counted as a favorite with my husband and kids. Very quick and easy prep.

Provided by Rooster_814

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups long grain rice
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 -4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
parmesan cheese
sliced almonds
parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter and add soups and milk. Reserve 1 C soup mixture. Add rice to remaining soup mixture. Pour into 9x13 baking dish. Cut chicken breasts into thirds and place on top of rice and soup. Pour remaining cup of soup over all. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, parsley and almonds on top. Bake covered at 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours. Check after one hour and stir rice.
  • **Sometimes I like to make this with lower fat content. When I do I decrease the amount of rice by 1/2 C, eliminate 1 can of cream of chicken soup and add in the place 1 1/2 C chicken broth and leave out the butter and almonds. It is still very creamy and very tasty. I also use lowfat cream soups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.1, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 107.5, Sodium 1612.9, Carbohydrate 91, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2, Protein 39.7

ALMOND CHICKEN AND RICE



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Sliced almonds lend an elegant touch to this fast and easy weeknight chicken and rice skillet dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1/4 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing, divided
1-1/4 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup instant white rice, uncooked
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted, divided

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in 2 Tbsp. dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 4 min. on each side or until evenly browned.
  • Stir in broth, garlic powder and remaining dressing; bring to boil. Cover; simmer 5 min or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove chicken; cover to keep warm.
  • Add broccoli to skillet; cook, uncovered, 3 min. Stir in rice and 3 Tbsp. nuts. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 7 min. Serve chicken over rice; top with remaining nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your casserole will taste. Look for fresh, organic, and free-range chicken, and use a good quality rice blend.
  • Cook the rice perfectly: The rice is the base of this casserole, so it's important to cook it perfectly. Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking, and use a ratio of 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 18 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, then remove it from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before shredding.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for a variety of vegetables, including carrots, celery, and onion. Feel free to add other vegetables that you like, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can add a lot of flavor to this casserole. Try adding some dried thyme, oregano, basil, or rosemary. You can also add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is a great starting point, but feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. Try using a different type of rice, or adding different vegetables or herbs. You can also change the cooking method, such as baking the casserole instead of cooking it on the stovetop.

Conclusion:

This chicken rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying casserole that the whole family will love.

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