Creamy Chicken and Rice

Name: Creamy Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
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 sour cream; 1-1/4 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 32)

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

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 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 723 calories, 43g fat (24g saturated fat), 169mg cholesterol, 1164mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein.

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

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hondapcgirl1

Nov 4, 2017

Pretty simple. Flavors are about the same as most chicken & rice/pasta dishes.
best of home cooks

Aug 26, 2015

Very cheesy, rich and crunchy topping. Will make again. Next time I'm going to put some frozen peas in it.
mracid

May 18, 2015

Nothing special about this recipe. Wasn't bad, my boyfriend loved it. Didn't come together as quickly as it should've. Ideal for a potluck or small gathering.1/4 the recipe for just "the two of you" as this will feed a small army. If not you end up with a soggy leftover mess.
gunslinger

May 16, 2015

So tasty yet so easy, as it uses ingredients I always have on hand. The Sour cream and cheese combine to make a simply delicious sauce. I rely on this dish often when I need a quick potluck dish.
majdoyle

Feb 24, 2015

Hoping this will be yummy; this is what I did to it! I used brown rice b/c that was all I had. I used only about 8 oz of velveeta, again b/c that was all I had. I didn't use chicken bouillon because I didn't have any. Instead I used low salt chicken broth for half the liquid and heavy cream for the other half (I needed to use it up). I added some garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and paprika but no salt. I also used only half the sour cream listed and used light sour cream. I wanted to add some peas as many of you recommended but my 12 year old daughter would not hear of it! For the topping I used crushed buffalo cheddar potato chips that needed to be used up. I did not use butter in the topping but did use it to make the roux. It looked really yummy going into the oven. If it isn't I will re-post. If it is good I will probably not remember to come back and say so! I'm giving it five stars because I hope it will be yummy and it was very easy to make!
stacyp123

Jan 16, 2012

Loved it, will make again.
JLS08

Nov 30, 2011

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.
mrsmaxwell

Aug 23, 2011

43 grams of fat and 1,164 mg sodium? Are you kidding me?
donovansquared

Mar 22, 2011

Very good! I made a half recipe for my family of 4 (two small kids) and we even have leftovers. My girls loved it saying I should make it every meal! The only change I made was not adding the butter/cracker topping as another reviewer suggested to not add extra fat/calories and it was great without it! I'm sure the topping would be an added plus every once in a while. I think the chicken/cheese mixture would be great in a pot pie too. Will be making this a lot!
marciaoakley

Jan 23, 2011

I've made this several times and it is always a hit. I sometimes substitute kluski noodles for the rice and I usually use bread crumbs instead of crackers. Everyone loves it!