Description
A comforting and cheesy chicken rice casserole topped with golden Parmesan crust, perfect for a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, shredded chicken breast, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, shredded mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
Sprinkle the butter and Parmesan mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes