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Creamy Chicken and Rice Recipe

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When my mom asked me to prepare a speedy supper to feed our family, I used leftover chicken to create this casserole. Cheese and sour cream make the chicken and rice so creamy and tasty. I recently got married, and my husband, Doug, loves it, too. -Jennifer Biggs Cassel, Mediapolis, Iowa

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Creamy Chicken and Rice Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

25 10 35

Ingredients

4 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 to 5 cups cubed cooked chicken
12 ounces process American cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
1-1/4 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 32)

Directions

Spread rice into a greased shallow 3-qt. or 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside.
In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, bouillon, seasoned salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; add chicken, cheese and sour cream; stir until the cheese is melted. Pour over rice.
Melt the remaining butter; toss the cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 723 calories, 43 g fat (24 g saturated fat), 169 mg cholesterol, 1,164 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 36 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Chicken and Rice in Quick Cooking March/April 1999, p27

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Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2012 by stacyp123

Loved it, will make again.

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2011 by JLS08

This is one of our favorite recipes so far! I did alter it a bit by adding a chopped red pepper, half a red onion and some chopped carrots and cauliflower. Trust me, no one will be able to spot the hidden veggies and the kids will love it. Excellent dinner.