Chicken Pot Pie Rice-a-Roni Casserole Recipe– chicken and rice casserole baked in a creamy sauce and loaded with veggies. SO simple to make and has tons of great flavor! Can make it ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for a quick meal later! Chicken Rice-A-Roni, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, cheddar cheese, and Ritz crackers. Everyone cleaned their plate and went back for seconds!
What can I add to the casserole? Feel free to add any of your favorite vegetables. Broccoli, green bell pepper, peas, artichoke hearts, or green onion. Anything goes!
Can Chicken Rice-a-Roni Casserole be made in advance? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the baking dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
If using a glass baking dish, bring the dish to room temperature before baking.
You may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time if baking the casserole straight from the refrigerator.
Can Chicken Rice-a-Roni Casserole be frozen? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place the dish in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To bake the casserole after freezing, thaw completely and bake as directed.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.