Creamy Chicken and Rice Recipe
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Creamy Chicken and Rice

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (139)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 973 | Total Fat: 56.3g | Cholesterol: 215mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2005 by KELLYGOFF   view full review
This was some good stuff. Of course, I can never follow a recipe to the "T". I always tweak...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2005 by Vahna Kuska   view full review
This recipe was not a very big hit with the family. I tried it again without the Velveeta and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2004 by Cheryl B   view full review
This was very good, and a very creamy delightful switch from the usual run of the mill...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2009 by MRS. FISHER   view full review
Good but I also added broccoli, celery and onion to the chicken mixture. In addition I took...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by tswartze   view full review
Great first out of the oven, when re-heated I felt it was too dry, maybe the rice soaks up the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2004 by DREGINEK   view full review
A classic, home-cooked, comfort food dinner! I didn't add the cooked chicken to the sauce (so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by VIPSTER   view full review
Really, very good taste! Nice and creamy! It is missing something though, lacks color. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by BAKININBUDAPEST   view full review
Tasty, tasty! Used Durkee's fried onions instead of crackers. Cooked rice in chicken broth....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2005 by TCSTEFFEY   view full review
Great comfort food! My family loved it-even the picky little ones. Thinking about adding green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2003 by KPINTAR   view full review
This is an excellent recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it, even my picky 2 year...

 

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