Chicken Rice-a-Roni Casserole – GREAT weeknight chicken casserole! Everyone cleaned their plate and went back for seconds!! Can make ahead and freezer for a quick meal later! Chicken Rice-A-Roni, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, french fried onions. Great flavor and so easy to make!
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Pin This RecipeI found this recipe on Tasty Kitchen. I immediately knew I had to try it because it combines three of my favorite foods – chicken, rice-a-roni and French fried onions! This was super quick and easy. I used rotisserie chicken and this was ready in no time flat. We both really enjoyed this; especially the crunchy onions on top.
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Chicken Rice-a-Roni Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 box chicken flavor Rice-A-Roni
- 1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 cups cooked chopped chicken (or 1 whole Rotisserie Chicken)
- 1 (6-oz) can French fried onions
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Prepare Rice-A-Roni according to package directions. Add soup, sour cream and chicken. Stir to combine.
- Spread rice mixture in a lightly sprayed 9×13 pan. Top rice with fried onions. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Notes:
- Can make in advance and refrigerate or freeze for later.
- Can use low-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt.
- I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup in this dish to control the sodium.
- You can buy it by the case at Amazon: https://amzn.to/49n4uZE
- Need Gluten-free Cream of Chicken Soup? You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3MtqQ1s
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-cream-of-chicken-soup/
Steph
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Can you use canned chicken, if so, how many cans? Thanks.
You can use any cooked chicken that you prefer. Just chop and measure 4 cups.
Super good- family gobbled it up!
Don’t change a thing!!! My favorite chicken casserole!!!
This is a staple! So many things you can add to this but the recipe is delicious as is!
So good! The whole family loved this. Super fast and easy recipe. We will definitely make this again!
I rarely leave reviews for recipes but I just had to let you know my husband and I loved your recipe for chicken rice-a-roni casserole. I accidently put the rice seasoning in with the chicken, sour cream and soup but it didn’t matter. It turned out perfect. And the oven timing was perfect too. The onions on top didn’t burn at all. I served it with broccoli but was thinking maybe I’d add it to the recipe next time – – and there will be more next times. Thank you, Stephanie!!
We absolutely love this recipe! It’s easy to make and delicious. The only change I made was to make my homemade cream soup. It’s worth the 5 stars!!
Maybe be a dumb question but am I cook the rice before putting it in the oven?
Yes – Step 2
Amazingly delicious!!! Wasn’t sure it would be, seemed like a lot of sour cream. Don’t change a thing!!!
glad you enjoyed it!
A facebook friend posted this and said it was cheap and good! I made it and and loved the simplicity, as well as the taste. My picky daughter loved it too and was asking for the leftovers the next night . Thank-you!
do you cook the rice according to package and then add all the other ingredients?
yes – Step 2
How do you freeze this?
Assemble the casserole. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, thaw and bake as directed.
I am confused on this as well. Do you mix the uncooked rice with the sour cream and cream of chic soup or do you have to fully make the rice with the seasoning packet it comes with then mix it all together. If so then why does it have to cook so long if the rice and chicken is already pre cooked. I’m making it now and im cooking the rice as I type. I hope this is the correct way.
Make the rice per the package directions and then mix everything together.
Does anybody not read the damn recipe before posting stupid question that the answer is in the directions and the directions are in the recipe! Just follow the directions it’s something we learn in elementary school.
Can you use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?
That should be fine.
Trying it this evening… chicken, Mexican flavor rice a roni, black beans, cream of chicken soup. Will update with the results��
This was very easy my suggestions would be 2 boxes of the Rice a Roni being that we like ours a little more meaty fixed as written it was more of a thick soup type consistency. VERY GOOD tho we enjoyed it and makes enough for a family!
I just made this and threw in a half a bag of frozen peas (So I could pretend it's healthy, ha!) It was amazing! Thank you!
This casserole is excellent, especially if the purse strings are pulled real real tight. My kids and hubby enjoyed this casserole, as did I. In my opinion, however, it does not make very good leftovers.
What is a good side to have with this
Green Beans – https://www.plainchicken.com/ranch-style-green-beans/
Honey Garlic Asparagus – https://www.plainchicken.com/honey-garlic-asparagus/
Teriyaki Broccoli – https://www.plainchicken.com/teriyaki-broccoli/
Crunchy Romaine Toss Salad – https://www.plainchicken.com/crunchy-romaine-toss/
Can it be prepared a day ahead of time and add onions before baking? Can't wait to try!!