chicken and rice casserole

Name: CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature; 1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup; 1 can(s) cream of chicken soup; 1 can(s) (soup can) milk; 2 package(s) ready to eat chicken flavored rice or 17 ounces of cooked rice (i use uncle ben's ready rice); 1/8 teaspoon(s) seasoned salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 2 cup(s) cooked chicken; 8 ounce(s) sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 2 cup(s) crushed cornflakes; 4 tablespoon(s) salted butter, melted

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Jun 27, 2014

This comforting, creamy and crunchy casserole is one of my family's absolute favorites. For the grandkids, I prepare it as written here, but if it's just us grown-ups, mushrooms, blanched or thawed and drained frozen broccoli, asparagus pieces or peas make a great addition.

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can (soup can) milk
2 packages ready to eat chicken flavored rice or 17 ounces of cooked rice (i use uncle ben's ready rice)
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups cooked chicken
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups crushed cornflakes
4 tablespoons salted butter, melted

How To Make chicken and rice casserole

Step 1

Lightly butter a 9"x13" casserole dish.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
Step 3

Add 1/2 can cream of mushroom soup and mix well, until cream cheese is well incorporated and no lumps remain.
Step 4

Gradually add remaining soups and mix well.
Step 5

Slowly add milk and mix well.
Step 6

Mix in seasoned salt and pepper and then the rice.
Step 7

Add chicken and mix well. (Add vegetables, if desired.)
Step 8

Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 9

Pour into prepared casserole dish and smooth down.
Step 10

Evenly sprinkle cheese over the top.
Step 11

In a medium bowl, combine crushed cornflakes and melted butter.
Step 12

Spoon evenly over the top of the casserole.
Step 13

Bake at 350 degrees, until lightly browned and slightly bubbly all over, about 1 hour, rotating once after 30 minutes.
Step 14

Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Step 15

Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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