How to Cook Yummy Rice and Chicken Casserole

Rice and Chicken Casserole. Is there anything more comforting than a chicken & rice casserole? This is a literal dump 'n bake recipe: You put the uncooked rice and onion, broth, and cream of mushroom soup into a casserole dish and then top with the chicken thighs. Chicken and rice casseroles are a staple of American cooking.

That's sort of sad if you live in the Philippines, but really happy if you live anywhere else. This chicken and rice casserole is frequently requested by my husband who grew up calling it "Forgotten Chicken." Simple and satisfying! How to Make Chicken and Rice Casserole. You can cook Rice and Chicken Casserole using 16 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Rice and Chicken Casserole

1. It's 1 pound of carrots.
2. It's 1 pound of frozen broccoli.
3. You need 1/2 cup of butter.
4. You need 1-1/2 cup of long grain rice.
5. It's 1 of rib celery.
6. It's 1 of large onion diced.
7. Prepare 3 quarts of water.
8. You need 3 cups of instant rice.
9. Prepare 3 pounds of chicken thighs skin on and bone in.
10. You need 1-1/2 tablespoons of kosher salt.
11. It's 2 tablespoons of minced garlic.
12. It's 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
13. Prepare of Toppings------------------.
14. It's 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs.
15. Prepare 1/2 stick of butter.
16. It's 1/2 teaspoon of granulated garlic powder.

First, note that we use chicken thighs, instead of the more popular (and more expensive) breasts. The thighs have more flavor and are a little fattier, so they won't dry out with long cooking. The chicken pieces are browned in olive oil, removed, and then the onions. This Chicken and Rice casserole, while not a traditional hot dish, does contain the requisite components of one: creamy sauce, starch, protein and veggies.

Rice and Chicken Casserole step by step

1. Preheat oven 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Peel and slice the carrots. Dice the celery, add to the chicken and water and boil, add in the salt and pepper. After 15 minutes add the minced garlic and broccoli..
3. Remove the chicken and take the skins off. I save mine to fry crispy latter for other recipes. Take and remove the meat off the bones. Chop the big pieces of chicken and return to pot. Add the long grain rice and boil for 15 minutes..
4. Add instant rice to the bottom of the oven safe dish for the casserole..
5. Mix the butter breadcrumbs and granulated garlic powder..
6. Pour the chicken and liquids with the vegetables over the instant rice. Sir just a bit, to get the air bubbles out and the instant rice to rehydrate. Spread the breadcrumbs mix over the top of casserole..
7. Put into the oven for an hour..
8. Let rest 15 minutes and serve I hope you enjoy!!.

Though without the canned soup nor tater tots, like in Meggan's Cowboy Casserole, I can't really see that it would be considered one. How to make Chicken Rice Casserole - my Emergency way! This is a dump-and-bake rice casserole that's made from scratch. What this Chicken Rice Casserole tastes like. Casseroles are the king of one-pot meals, and this cheesy chicken and rice recipe delivers.