Grandma Irene's Chicken & Rice Casserole
A heartwarming, creamy chicken and rice casserole, just like Grandma used to make! This comforting dish combines tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and crunchy chow mein noodles in a rich, cheesy sauce, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- •2.5 lb Cooked and shredded chicken (from about 1 large rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breasts)
- •2 can Cream of Chicken soup (10.5 oz each)
- •2 can Cream of Mushroom soup (10.5 oz each)
- •1 can Cheddar Cheese soup (10.5 oz)
- •2 cup Cooked rice (white rice)
- •12 oz Chow Mein noodles
- •2.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- •to taste Kinder's Buttery Steakhouse seasoning
- •to taste Garlic powder
- •to taste Onion powder
- •to taste Salt
- •to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Season chicken with Kinder's Buttery Steakhouse seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook and then shred chicken. Cook 2 cups of rice according to package directions.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the seasoned shredded chicken, cooked rice, both cans of cream of chicken soup, both cans of cream of mushroom soup, the can of cheddar cheese soup, and the 12 oz bag of chow mein noodles. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- 3
Pour the mixture into a 13x9 inch baking pan, spreading it evenly. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 5
Carefully remove the pan from the oven. Uncover it and sprinkle the 2.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- 6
Return the uncovered casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
Chef's Tips
- 💡For extra flavor and convenience, use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. It's already cooked and seasoned!
- 💡Feel free to add some frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn) to the mixture for added nutrition and color. Stir them in during Step 2.
- 💡If you prefer a crispier topping, you can add a little extra chow mein noodles or crushed potato chips on top along with the cheese for the last 15 minutes of baking.
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