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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole with Ritz Cracker Crust

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Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 418cal
Author: Melissa

Materials

  • 2 cups chicken breast cooked and cubed
  • 2 cups white rice cooked
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 10 oz. can of cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs about 15-20 crackers

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, cheddar cheese, chicken broth, flour, diced onion, melted butter, salt, and cream of mushroom soup. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle the crushed Ritz crackers evenly over the top.
  • Bake at 350°F for approximately 1 hour, according to the original recipe.

Notes

  • Chicken and rice: Both must be fully cooked before assembling the casserole.
  • Butter: Mix the melted butter into the filling, not the cracker topping.
  • Ritz crackers: Crush the crackers into crumbs and sprinkle them over the casserole before baking.
  • Leftovers: Refrigerate within two hours and store for 3–4 days. Reheat to 165°F.
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Nutrition

Calories: 418cal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg