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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.

32 min
Easy
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creamy chicken and rice

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.