Best 8 Crispy Chicken Rice Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Crispy Chicken Rice Casserole, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with its enticing flavors and textures. This delectable dish features a crispy, golden-brown chicken topping nestled atop a bed of fluffy rice, enveloped in a creamy and flavorful sauce. The fusion of crispy chicken, tender rice, and velvety sauce creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Accompany this main course with a refreshing side salad or steamed vegetables to complete a satisfying and balanced meal. Additionally, discover variations of this classic casserole, including a spicy version with a kick of chili peppers and a vegetarian alternative featuring succulent roasted vegetables.

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ONE-POT CRISPY CHICKEN AND RICE



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This meal is so comforting and family friendly. My kids eat every morsel on their plates. This is also a super economical way to feed a family or a large crowd. Great served with green beans, broccoli, or a salad.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 (4 ounce) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
⅔ cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain rice
3 cups chicken stock, divided, or more to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken thighs evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Place chicken skin-side down in the Dutch oven; cook undisturbed until golden crisp and easily released from the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip chicken and cook for 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Chicken will not be cooked through at this point.
  • Add butter to the drippings and melt. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add rice; cook, stirring to coat grains in drippings and lightly toast, about 1 minute. Stir in 3 cups stock and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven. Place the chicken thighs over the rice.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until all liquid has been absorbed and chicken is cooked through, 45 to 55 minutes. Add remaining stock if liquid is absorbed before rice and chicken are cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley and squeeze lemon juice over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 891.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CRISPY CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE



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This recipe is absolutley delicious! It is not only tasty but has a wonderful crunchy texture with the almonds, water chestnuts & cornflakes cereal. Recipe is from Southern Living, SEPTEMBER 2003

Provided by JoiD7337

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup or 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of celery soup
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup crushed corn flakes cereal
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • Stir together cooked rice and next 10 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle evenly with cereal.
  • Bake at 350?
  • for 30 minutes (I bake it longer) or until golden and bubbly.
  • Garnish, if desired.
  • Note: Freeze casserole up to 1 month, if desired.
  • Thaw casserole in refrigerator overnight.
  • Bake, covered with aluminum foil, at 350?
  • for 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil, and bake 15 minutes more or until thoroughly heated.

CHICKEN CASSEROLE WITH RICE KRISPIES



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Found the recipe in Pit Stop in a Southern Kitchen. I had the chicken, soups and a box of Rice Krispies so I thought I would try it. I did add a few things to fit our taste buds,,,mainly garlic.

Provided by mama smurf

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cooked rice
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup or 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can celery soup
2 cups chicken, cooked and diced
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup mayonnaise
1/8 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup butter
1 cup slivered toasted almond
3 cups Rice Krispies

Steps:

  • Filling: Mix all ingredients together.
  • Topping: Melt butter and pour over almonds and rice krispies. Spread topping over casserole and bake approximately 30 minutes (more if necessary) at 375 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1070.5, Fat 70.4, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 82.4, Sodium 1800.8, Carbohydrate 97.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 10.6, Protein 16.8

CRISPY RICE CEREAL-COATED FRIED CHICKEN



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Rice cereal is not just for breakfast. It also happens to be a great coating for fried chicken. (Just make sure you don't buy the frosted rice cereal.)

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Miss Brown's House Seasoning, recipe follows
1/2 cup whole milk
3 large eggs
4 cups crispy rice cereal, coarsely crushed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pour the oil halfway up the sides of a very large cast-iron skillet. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Line a second rimmed baking sheet with a cooling rack. While the oil heats, combine the flour and House Seasoning in a shallow dish. Whisk together the milk and eggs in a separate shallow dish. Place the crushed cereal in a third shallow dish. Season the cereal with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the drumsticks with salt and pepper. Dip the chicken in the seasoned flour and coat completely. Dip in the egg mixture, then dredge in the rice cereal, pressing to coat evenly. Place on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Fry the chicken, in batches, in the hot oil until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees F, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove to the wire rack to drain.
  • Stir together the garlic and onion powders, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10-3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup pasteurized process cheese spread
3 cups cooked rice (1 cup uncooked)
1 (10-ounce) box frozen broccoli cuts, thawed, drained
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Vegetable cooking spray
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed croutons

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven with oil over high heat; swirl pan to blend. Add chopped mushrooms. Cook and stir over high heat about 2 minutes. Add onion and chicken breast pieces. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook until chicken is just cooked through, stirring in garlic the last minute or so.
  • Add undiluted mushroom soup and the cheese spread (or if using Velveeta, dice it). Stir until cheese is melted. Remove pan from heat. Stir in the cooked rice, thawed broccoli, water chestnuts, sour cream and pepper. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish sprayed with a nonstick product.
  • Bake at 400 degrees, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Top with Cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs (a bit of grated Parmesan mixed in with the crumbs is optional). Return to oven until cheese melts.

CRISPY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I got this recipe from my sister-in-law after she brought it to a "dinner on the grounds" at our church.Its very easy to make and everyone could not stop saying how GOOD it was!

Provided by Angelofhiseye

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 -6 chicken breasts
chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup (or cream of soup of your choice)
1 bag frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
3 packages Ritz crackers
butter
garlic
pepper (or spices of your choice)

Steps:

  • Boil your chicken in a pot of water with the chicken broth.
  • When the chicken is done let it cool.
  • Then debone the chicken and remove the skin.
  • Cut chicken meat into bite size pieces.
  • Cook the vegetables and drain liquid.
  • In a large bowl mix chicken meat, vegetables (optional), sour cream,can of soup, and spices.
  • Place chicken mixture in 13x9 casserole dish.
  • In another bowl crush Ritz crackers into small pieces and spread over chicken mixture.
  • Place Dots of butter all over the crackers.
  • Place in oven preheated at 350* for about 45 minutes or until bubbly in the middle.
  • If crakers start to get too brown before done place a piece of tin foil over the top of chicken.

RICE CRISPY CHICKEN



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This is my moms recipe, it is simple and soooo good, when you smell this chicken baking in the oven, your tummy will growl.

Provided by ThatJodiGirl

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 pieces, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup butter (melted)
1 cut up chicken

Steps:

  • Place rice crispies in large ziploc bag, crush.
  • In another dish, melt the butter in the microwave and then dip chicken in Butter.
  • Put each piece of chicken in ziploc bag, with rice crispies and shake until coated.
  • Place chicken on baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for one hour.

CRISPY CHICKEN BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE



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This is a great twist on a family favorite. I love the extra umph the crispiness gives to this classic casserole.

Provided by South Fla Sassy Chef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chicken breast
8 ounces broccoli (frozen)
8 ounces broccoli, cauliflower mix (frozen)
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
16 ounces progresso cream of mushroom soup
16 ounces Minute Rice (family size)
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup butter garlic herbed croutons
3 tablespoons of melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook vegetables- chop into small bite size pieces and then set aside.
  • Clean and rinse chicken breasts; chop into small pieces and cook in a heated frying pan with the EVOO, salt and pepper, garlic and onion.
  • In a blender, combine 1/2 of the bag of shredded cheese, mushroom soup once blended combine in a large mixing bowl with the veggies and the chicken once it is nearly cooked (if its not all the way done that's okay because you will be cooking it in the oven for 30 minutes and you don't want the chickent to be too tough)
  • Add cooked rice last to your 9x11 pan- again if the rice is a bit under done it will be okay because you have to bake this once it is mixed together for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees- you don't want it to get mushy.
  • In another small bowl combine hot melted butter and croutons until the croutons are basically reduced to buttery bread crumbs- I had to use a hard spoon to mash them down in order to get them to the right consistency. Add the remaining cheese to the buttery crushed croutons.
  • Once you put the complete mixture in the 9x11 pan sprinkle the crouton cheese mix on top of the casserole and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.
  • Top should be golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.7, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 77.9, Sodium 985.9, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 26.6

Tips:

  • To achieve crispy chicken, ensure that the chicken breasts are evenly coated with the flour mixture before frying.
  • For a golden brown and crispy crust, fry the chicken breasts over medium-high heat until they are cooked through.
  • Use day-old rice for the casserole as it holds its shape better and prevents the dish from becoming soggy.
  • For a flavorful and colorful casserole, use a variety of vegetables such as carrots, celery, and peas.
  • Add a creamy sauce made with condensed soup, sour cream, and milk to enhance the richness and creaminess of the casserole.
  • Top the casserole with shredded cheese before baking to create a golden brown and bubbly crust.
  • Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This crispy chicken rice casserole is a delightful and comforting dish that combines the flavors of crispy chicken, tender rice, and a creamy sauce. With its crispy crust, flavorful filling, and ease of preparation, this casserole is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. By following the tips and using fresh ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a crispy, flavorful, and comforting casserole that will become a staple in your recipe collection.

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