Simple Rotisserie Chicken and Rice Casserole
A cozy and quick dinner idea, this Simple Rotisserie Chicken and Rice Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, family-favorite dish. Packed with juicy rotisserie chicken, fluffy rice, peas, and topped with melted cheddar, it's the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for easy dinners, leftover meals, or last-minute food ideas, this casserole checks all the boxes for an easy recipe packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cooked rice, peas, soup, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- 4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top.
- 5. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- 6. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley if using.
- 7. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt and flavor.
Taste the filling before adding salt, especially if your soup or chicken is already seasoned.
To make this gluten-free, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup or a homemade roux.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 of casseroleCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 710mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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