by Mary Neumann · 128 Comments
Today’s share is a wonderful tried and true recipe that’s big on taste and comfort and a cinch to make – Mamaw’s Chicken & Rice Casserole! The BEST quick and easy chicken and rice casserole, old school done right.
MAMAW’S CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE
Quick and easy chicken and rice casserole that’s perfect for a busy day, potlucks or a special delivery to family and friends in need of some comfort. Serve with your favorite green veggies and a side salad for one good down home meal. This makes for awesome leftovers too – it’s even better the next day!
Readrave reviews from people who tried this recipe on Pinterest (Photos)!
This terrific recipe was found on AllRecipes.com, submitted by Katie Benham – it’s her grandmother’s recipe.“I grew up on this recipe, my grandmother got it from a lady from church at a potluck a long time ago! She passed it down to my mom and it’s always been a family favorite.”
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE MAMAW’S CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes (1 1/2 to 2 lbs), 2 cups instant white rice, 2 cups water, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 can cream of celery soup, salt and fresh ground pepper to taste, 1/2 cup butter cut into pads.
**If you don’t care for canned soup, I have links below to make your own homemade condensed soups.**
HOW TO MAKE MAMAW’S CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE
Grease a baking dish (I use a 9×13 baking dish) well, bottom and sides. Next, place chicken pieces in dish evenly, pour water, rice, soups and desired salt and pepper on top, mix well. Last, top evenly with pads of butter.
Place on middle rack of pre-heated oven (400 degrees F) and bake for 60-75 mins. When ready, remove and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Serve with a side salad and your favorite veggies – broccoli and green beans go well with this dish.
This is one of my husband’s favorite casseroles. He looks forward to having the leftovers for work – he thinks it’s even better the next day…and I agree.
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NOTE: I have no affiliation with Allrecipes or any products featured in this recipe. When I share a tried & true recipe, I always credit the source and often will send you to the site for the directions. All you need to do is click on “Print Recipe” below and it will take you to the full recipe. One extra step for an awesome recipe, that’s it!
Mamaw’s Chicken & Rice Casserole
From Allrecipes.com by Katie Benham
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Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes (approximately 1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups instant white rice
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup,condensed(or make homemade)
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup, condensed (or make homemade)
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, condensed (or make homemade)
- salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup butter, sliced into pats
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
Grease a baking dish (I use a 9×13 baking dish) well, bottom and sides. Next, place chicken pieces in dish evenly, pour water, rice, soups and desired salt and pepper on top, mix well. Last, top evenly with pads of butter.
Place on middle rack of oven and bake uncovered for 60-75 mins. When ready, remove and allow cool for approximately 15 minutes before serving.
Serve with a side salad and your favorite veggies – broccoli and green beans go well with this dish.
Please head to Allrecipes.com to print the recipe.While you’re there, be sure to read the rave reviews!
Tip
I follow the recipe as directed. The only thing I do different, I mix everything in a bowl and then transfer it to the baking dish.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Cheers!
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Reader Interactions
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Patty
How is this adjusted for long grain rice? Thanks
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Traci V
Do you cook chicken first?
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Mary Neumann
Hello Traci,
No, you do not cook the chicken first. Mix everything, top with butter and bake.
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JennaLeigh Clough
Has anyone replaced the rice for quinoa? And if so how much quinoa?
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Leanne
OMG! My family has shared a dish that we also call Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole except we season the chicken with lemon pepper and no cream of mushroom. Looks exactly like your picture and tastes like being back at Mamaw’s little country house. 🙂
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Dan
Made this several times..this is a real keeper ..have 6 of us and we ALL love it
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Brenda
So I browned chicken breast in avocado oil. Added one can of drained, rotelle mild and frozen peas that I cooked by package instructions. Didn’t have cream of celery so added 2 cans of cream of chicken. Added thyme and pepper mixed well. Added only 3 tbs of butter on top. Cooked for hour and 15 minutes pulled out wrinkled half a cup of cheese on the top, pop it back in to melt the cheese. Came out fantastic.
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Mary Beth
Would long grain rice be OK? I have no minute rice! Thank you!!
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Tracy
I love this recipe and have made it several times. Has anyone tried swapping the chicken for broccoli? I am struggling to find a broccoli, cheese and rice casserole that I like and was thinking this might work with a couple of changes.
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Kelly Crocker
I added broccoli to the recipe with the chicken then topped it with French’s fried onions! Amazing
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Tracy
Thanks for the reply! I am going to give it a try.
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Rachel
Did you cook the broccoli first or just put in fresh?
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Amber Fillingim
Can this be made in the slowcooker/crockpot?
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Mary Neumann
I have not made this is the slow cooker, but maybe someone who has will leave a comment here 🙂
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Ruth
This is delicious! I add a bag of frozen broccoli. Great cozy, fill you up, comfort food.
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Kim Plymale
I sauté a chopped onion and 3 stalks celery in a little butter and add 1 cup mushrooms after these have a cooked a few minutes. Stir it in with the rest of the ingredients. So delicious 🤤
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kristen Perry
What the serving size can’t find it anywhere?
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Carol
This is a family favorite, but I add a can of peas and carrots, onion flakes, and garlic powder.
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Tess
Has anyone ever tried freezing this to cook later? Planning for some make ahead meals after my baby is born and this is one of my favorite recipes.
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