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Creamy Chicken and Rice

Name: Creamy Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 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 Velveeta, cubed; 2 cups sour cream; 1-1/4 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 32)

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

Makes

8 servings

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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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 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.

Creamy Chicken and Rice

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