creamy chicken and rice
This rich creamy chicken and rice casserole is made with rice, chicken, cheese, and sour cream, comes together quickly, and is delicious.
Ingredients
cooked rice
4 cups
butter (divided)
1/2 cup
all-purpose flour
1/4 cup
milk
2 cups
chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons
seasoned salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon
pepper
1/4 teaspoon
cooked chicken (cubed)
4 to 5 cups
process American cheese (cubed)
12 ounces
sour cream
2 cups (16 ounces)
butter-flavored crackers (crushed (about 32))
1-1/4 cups
Instructions
1
Step 1
Place rice in a greased shallow 3-quart or 13x9x2-inch baking dish; set aside.
2
Step 2
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, bouillon, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes until thick and bubbly.
3
Step 3
Reduce heat to low; add chicken, cheese, and sour cream; stir until cheese melts. Pour over rice.
4
Step 4
Melt remaining butter; mix with crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes until heated through.