Here’s a comforting, family-style Baked Cheesy Casserole that’s creamy, hearty, and easy to customize.
🧀 Baked Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix:
- Cooked chicken
- Rice
- Soup
- Sour cream
- Milk
- 1 cup cheese
- Seasonings
- Spread mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Top with remaining ½ cup cheese.
- Add crushed crackers or breadcrumbs if using.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Easy Variations
- Add broccoli or peas for a veggie boost.
- Swap chicken for ground beef or turkey.
- Use mozzarella + Parmesan for extra cheesiness.
- Add cooked bacon for smoky flavor.
If you’d like, I can give you:
- A ground beef version
- A breakfast cheesy casserole
- A low-carb / keto version
- A Mexican-style cheesy bake
- A dump-and-bake (no pre-cooking) version
Tell me what sounds good 😊