Ritz chicken and rice casserole: Easy comfort food for all
A delicious and easy-to-make casserole that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and crispy Ritz crackers for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Generic
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the rice, chicken, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and mixed vegetables.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with cheddar cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and spread over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until heated through and the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider seasoning the chicken before cooking.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ritz chicken and rice casserole, easy casserole, comfort food