Best 7 Grandmas Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a comforting and flavorful culinary journey with Grandma's Chicken and Rice Casserole, a classic dish that combines the warmth of home cooking with the convenience of a casserole. This hearty and versatile recipe can be tailored to your preferences, with options for using leftover chicken or cooking it fresh. The casserole's medley of ingredients includes tender chicken, fluffy rice, a creamy sauce, and a crispy topping, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Accompanying the main recipe are three additional variations to tantalize your taste buds: a zesty Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole bursting with Mexican flavors, a delectable Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole featuring the nutty flavor of wild rice, and a savory Chicken and Broccoli Rice Casserole packed with nutritious broccoli florets.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE



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Grandma's Chicken and Rice Casserole is a classic family favorite. This casserole is a great way to use a rotisserie or leftover chicken. A creamy sauce with peas and carrots tie this together for a complete meal. Oven, Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Directions!

Provided by Joanna

Categories     Chicken Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (about 2 cups)
1 box chicken flavor Rice A Roni, cooked according to the directions
1 cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
salt and pepper to taste
16 ounces fried onions

Steps:

  • Cook and shred chicken (about 2 cups). Set aside. This is an excellent way to use a rotisserie or leftover chicken.
  • Prepare the rice, according to the directions on the box.
  • While the rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 9X13 inch baking dish.
  • When the rice is cooked, stir in the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and peas and carrots.
  • Pour into the prepared pan, and season the top with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with the fried onions, and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 94 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 29 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1103 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams unsaturated fat

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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When it comes to weeknight dinner, casseroles are king. This super-simple, five-ingredient chicken casserole recipe comes together quickly and bakes up beautifully. It's sure to be your quick-meal go to for at-home dinners and a reliable favorite for bake-and-take potluck dinners.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
3 cups Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Place chicken evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon and spread soup evenly over chicken; sprinkle with cheese.
  • In medium bowl, stir bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread crumbs are golden brown and thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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From Grandma Smith. From this recipe, I make one large casserole and one 8-inch round casserole. I think the recipe could be halved easily, but when making for myself, I freeze one casserole for later use. Freezes well.

Provided by kellyclark82

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
water to cover
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables (such as Veg-All®), drained
2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
2 tablespoons butter, cubed, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts in a large pot; cover with water. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Chop into small pieces.
  • Mix chicken, canned vegetables, chicken soup, sour cream, water chestnuts, onion, and Cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Pour into a large baking dish. Sprinkle crushed crackers over the top and dot with butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the filling starts to bubble and the topping browns, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 839 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Grandma's Kitchen Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Baking Bunny

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 1/3 cups water
1 cup long grain rice
1 teaspoon dried dill, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (3 lb) package chicken pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup crushed multi-grain cracker
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degree. Combine undiluted soup, water, rice, 3/4 tsp dill, and black pepper in a 13x9 dish, mix well.
  • Remove skin from chicken pieces, discard skin.
  • Arrange chicken pieces on top of rice mixture. Cover tightly with aluminum foil, bake for 45 minutes.
  • Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat, remove from heat. Add crushed crackers, paprika, and remaining dill to butter. Stir until blended.
  • Sprinkle cracker mixture on top of chicken pieces, bake (uncovered) until chicken is tender and rice cooked (approx. 5-10 mins longer). Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 176.6, Sodium 736.1, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.5, Protein 43.8

KABOBLESS CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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As the primary caregiver for my grandma, I am trying to cook healthier for her. I am fascinated with Mediterranean cuisine. It is much easier to have chicken and vegetables off the kabob, which inspired this sheet-pan dinner. -Chelsea Madren, Fullerton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
2 medium zucchini, sliced
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 cup grape tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, lemon pepper and Italian seasoning. Pour half the marinade into a separate bowl or shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil. Drain chicken, discarding that marinade. Place squash, zucchini, carrot and tomatoes in pan in a single layer. Place chicken on top of the vegetables; pour reserved marinade over top. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE



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I can remember my grandmother making this since I was little. It is great and uses ingredients that we almost always have on hand.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup rice (cooked in 2 cups salted water, according to directions)
1/4 cup dried chopped onion
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (8 ounce) jar Cheez Whiz
1 (12 ounce) package frozen broccoli, cooked
2 cups canned chicken

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients and place in 9 x 13 pan.
  • Cook at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • This is a great use for leftover rice.
  • Optional: Sprinkle a little Mrs. Dash on the top for added flavor.
  • Try different veggies, or add things like mushrooms, etc. for a different twist.

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This chicken and rice casserole is one of my favorite recipes from my grandmother. It makes great leftover meals, too, perfect for someone with a busy lifestyle.

Provided by Josh Butler

Categories     Chicken and Rice Casserole

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon butter
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup diced celery
¾ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
4 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced onion
½ cup cornflake crumbs
½ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 11x7-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Stir chicken, soup, rice, celery, salad dressing, eggs, lemon juice, and onion together in a large bowl. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cornflake crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds and bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 192.1 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 685.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • Brown the chicken first: This step adds flavor and helps to keep the chicken moist.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, texture, and nutrients to the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the rice: You want it to be cooked through but still have a little bite to it.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: This will help to bring all the flavors of the casserole together.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and golden brown: This will ensure that it is cooked through and that the cheese is melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Chicken and Rice Casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and fluffy rice, it is a surefire hit at any potluck or family gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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