Few dishes are as heartwarming as Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole. Whether you’re making a weekday dinner or hosting guests for a supper club, these recipes are sure to impress. Take these heartwarming chicken and rice casseroles to your neighbors to make their day. Keep an extra one in the freezer for the next time you’re cooking dinner for a crowd. From classic staples to newly invented variations, these are our favorite Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole recipes.
Chicken and Rice Bake with Broccolini
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Chicken, rice, and broccoli are a classic casserole combination, but broccolini adds a different flavor, with a more delicate flavor than regular broccoli.
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With a stuffing mix and frozen veggies on the list, all you need is just a few key ingredients to make a satisfying one-pot meal.
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Tory Cox
We bring the flavor of internet-famous “Marry Me Chicken” to our hearty Chicken & Rice Casserole, where the chicken is baked and cooked over a bed of creamy, savory rice.
By Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Tory Cox
You can never go wrong with a classic dish, and this chicken and rice casserole is easy to make and completely customizable for a dinner everyone can enjoy.
Southern Living
There’s a reason this Mississippi recipe has been a reader favorite for years. Short on time? We also have an easy way to whip up this dinner in no time.
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Our Test Kitchen pros say they wish all of their chicken and broccoli casserole tasted this way. The ranch dressing flavor comes from freshly chopped dill, but we wouldn’t blame you if you drizzle a little bottled ranch dressing all over it for even more flavor.
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This is a traditional, heart-warming chicken and rice casserole that every Southern host wants to have in their repertoire to bring to friends and family in times of need.
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Ready in 40 minutes, this Italian-inspired dish is full of ingredients and flavor, but also makes a great light meal — we recommend serving it with a big green salad and a glass of wine to complete the meal.
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Loaded with rice, chicken, cheese, and broccoli, there’s almost nothing to dislike about this twist on the classic chicken broccoli casserole. In our Test Kitchen, we call this casserole a distant relative of the green bean casserole we all know and love.
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There’s a lot to love about this casserole: it only takes 40 minutes to prepare, it uses cooking shortcuts like microwaveable rice and roasted chicken, and you get your veggies in all in one dish.
Ian Bagwell
Our Test Kitchen recommends letting this dish cool before serving it to guests, so the long-grain rice has time to soak up all the liquid from the chicken broth, butter, and sherry.
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This sheet pan version of the classic broccoli chicken and rice casserole is not only easy to make, but also offers an extra crunchy topping in every bite.
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Many casseroles are quick to make but often leave you with a bunch of dirty dishes, but not with this recipe: the entire casserole is made on the stovetop and then crisped up on the grill, resulting in a hearty meal with minimal cleanup.
Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Served over rice, this chicken casserole is decadent in its own right: cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, cottage cheese and sour cream combine in an ultra rich sauce, topped with shredded chicken and crispy breadcrumbs.
