17 Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipes That Make Weeknight Dinner Easy
FEBRUARY 03, 2023
Chicken and rice casserole is the best for busy weeknights! It’s quick, easy and always a hit. It's a classic comfort food dish that is easy to customize with your family’s favorite ingredients - from broccoli to mushrooms, from cheese to bacon - and mixes up in no time. Plus, chicken and rice casseroles are a great way to use up leftovers, so you can make a different version every night.
With these 17 tasty and easy chicken and rice casserole recipes, you’ll have dinner on the table in no time. And you won’t have to worry about all that clean up afterwards. So don’t be afraid to get creative and make dinner stress-free!
Jo Cooks
One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is made all in ONE POT and ready in only 30 minutes. It's cheesy, it's comforting, loaded with broccoli and super simple to make!
1,471
30,696
1,398
40 min
TOTAL TIME
467
CALORIES
$1.51
PER SERVING
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Southern Kissed
Chicken and Rice Casserole with Ritz Crackers
This creamy chicken and rice casserole is topped with an addictive layer of buttery crushed Ritz crackers.
5
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
858
CALORIES
$2.45
PER SERVING
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The Diary of a Real Housewife
Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Casserole
Enjoy this hearty and delicious slow cooker chicken and rice casserole that requires minimal effort for a meal the whole family will love!
3
15,545
21
7 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
506
CALORIES
$1.40
PER SERVING
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Veronika's Kitchen
Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole
Make this delicious cheesy chicken and rice casserole loaded with broccoli and cheddar cheese! This dinner recipe is so creamy and comforting and everything is made in one pot!
20
25,107
29
50 min
TOTAL TIME
705
CALORIES
$2.07
PER SERVING
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Half Baked Harvest
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole.
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole, kind of like broccoli cheddar soup meets cozy weeknight casserole...made in one pot in under an hour...healthy-ish, easy and delicious!
1,621
35,680
670
55 min
TOTAL TIME
467
CALORIES
$1.68
PER SERVING
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Health Digest
Healthy Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe
The key to this healthy and delicious chicken and rice casserole is using low-carb, keto cauliflower rice. Give it a try when you're craving comfort food.
31
40 min
TOTAL TIME
313
CALORIES
$1.41
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Creamy Cheesy Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Casserole
Get ready to dive into a gluten-free Creamy Cheesy Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Casserole, which combines the best of comfort food with a Mexican twist. Packed with flavors and easy to prepare, this casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners.
4
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
654
CALORIES
$1.74
PER SERVING
Ingredients
14 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
1 lb chicken breasts
cut into 1-inch chunks
4 oz canned green chilies
Directions
13 STEPS
1
Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In a large pot, bring chicken broth and salsa verde to a boil. Add uncooked jasmine rice, place a lid on top, turn heat to low and cook according to package directions.
3
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it and mix in chopped green onions.
4
In the same pot, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken chunks and green chilies, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté until chicken is cooked through.
5
Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 1 more minute.
6
Stir the gluten-free flour into the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
7
Gradually add milk to the pot, stirring constantly, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.
8
Once the sauce is thickened, remove the pot from heat and stir in 6oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese and light sour cream.
9
Taste the mixture and season with more salt and black pepper, if needed.
10
Transfer the rice, chicken, and sauce mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
11
Sprinkle the remaining 2oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top.
12
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13
Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Delish
Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole
This chicken and rice casserole dinner is the easiest decision you'll make all week.
71
27,152
4,029
1 hr 40 min
TOTAL TIME
1124
CALORIES
$3.15
PER SERVING
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Green Healthy Cooking
Chicken And Rice Casserole
This Chicken And Rice Casserole is the easiest and most delicious weeknight dinner ever! Rice, chicken, and broccoli all conveniently baked in one baking dish at the same time in the oven!
12
2,935
342
35 min
TOTAL TIME
877
CALORIES
$2.76
PER SERVING
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Food Faith Fitness
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole
Gluten free cheesy Instant Pot chicken and rice casserole with broccoli is an easy, weeknight dinner that almost makes itself! Kids and adults will love it!
6
1,902
11
35 min
TOTAL TIME
669
CALORIES
$3.17
PER SERVING
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My Crazy Good Life
Crack Chicken and Rice Casserole
This healthy crack chicken casserole with brown rice can be made in the Instant Pot, slow cooker, or on the stove. This simple recipe is a cheesy gluten free dinner recipe.
47
28,730
260
35 min
TOTAL TIME
819
CALORIES
$2.59
PER SERVING
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Kitchen Stories
Mexican chicken and rice casserole
Dice chicken breasts into large pieces. Mince garlic and cilantro, cut bell peppers into strips, and finely chop scallions.
136
33
40 min
TOTAL TIME
619
CALORIES
$3.42
PER SERVING
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Sugar And Soul
Ranch Chicken and Rice Casserole
Chicken and Rice Casserole is an easy one-dish chicken dinner recipe made with just six ingredients and takes 5 minutes to prep!
1,778
312
1 hr 35 min
TOTAL TIME
734
CALORIES
$1.60
PER SERVING
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Spend with Pennies
Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
Chicken & wild rice casserole is a creamy & cheesy casserole that everyone loves.
95
8,290
8
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
497
CALORIES
$1.66
PER SERVING
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eMeals
Southwest Chicken and Rice Casserole
This Southwest Chicken and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food with layers of juicy chicken, rice, black beans, and fresh corn topped with a creamy, cheesy sauce. It's a flavorful, easy dinner that's sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters! Plus, it's entirely gluten-free, so everyone can e...
719
CALORIES
$1.84
PER SERVING
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Half Baked Harvest
One Pan Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
This autumn chicken and wild rice casserole is cozy, healthy, filling, and all things delicious. Best part? It's all made in just ONE pan.
391
16,593
248
1 hr 25 min
TOTAL TIME
623
CALORIES
$4.13
PER SERVING
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Simple Joy
Cajun Chicken and Rice Casserole
This Cajun Chicken and Rice Casserole is the perfect delicious dinner! It starts with some of my Cajun seasoning recipe, to give it the absolute perfect flavor.
2
21
12
1 hr 20 min
TOTAL TIME
481
CALORIES
$2.15
PER SERVING
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