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Creamy Chicken and Rice

SUBMITTED BY: JANETFORAUBURN PHOTO BY: CookieDough

"This casserole is very creamy with a crunchy topping. It tastes even better when reheated for leftovers!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast meat
  • 12 ounces processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups crushed buttery round crackers

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. Spread rice in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish; set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan melt butter or margarine and stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, bouillon granules, seasoned salt, garlic powder and pepper. Stir all together and bring to a boil. Let simmer and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; add chicken, cheese and sour cream. Stir until cheese is melted. Mix all together and pour mixture over rice.
  4. Melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine in saucepan and toss with crushed cracker crumbs. Sprinkle crumb mixture over casserole. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or unti heated through.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2005 by KELLYGOFF
This was some good stuff. Of course, I can never follow a recipe to the "T". I always tweak... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2005 by Vahna Kuska
This recipe was not a very big hit with the family. I tried it again without the Velveeta and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2005 by TCSTEFFEY
Great comfort food! My family loved it-even the picky little ones. Thinking about adding green... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2004 by DREGINEK
A classic, home-cooked, comfort food dinner! I didn't add the cooked chicken to the sauce (so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2003 by KPINTAR
This is an excellent recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it, even my picky 2 year... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2006 by YAWAII28
I halfed this recipe and everyone went for seconds. It is very filling. I will definetly make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2005 by Shelly
Yum! This is a very filling delicious casserole. I used lite sour cream and skim milk and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2004 by Cheryl B
This was very good, and a very creamy delightful switch from the usual run of the mill... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by VIPSTER
Really, very good taste! Nice and creamy! It is missing something though, lacks color. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by BAYBARZ