Big Picture

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake

A delicious, creamy chicken and rice casserole with a cheesy topping that's perfect for reheating.

PT15M
15 min
easy
easy
6
6
973kcal
calories
60g
carbohydrates
56g
fat
1g
fiber
55g
protein
1796mg
sodium
10g
sugar

Ingredients

4 cups (800g) cooked white rice
60g butter
30g all-purpose flour
500ml milk
2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
1 tsp seasoned salt
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp ground black pepper
5 cups (450g) cooked, shredded chicken breast meat
340g processed cheese food (e.g. Velveeta), cubed
500ml sour cream
120g butter
200g crushed buttery round crackers

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F).
Step 2
Spread the cooked rice in the bottom of a 22x33cm (9x13 inch) baking dish and set aside.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then stir in the flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, chicken bouillon powder, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir and bring to a boil. Let simmer and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce the heat, then add the chicken, cheese, and sour cream. Stir until the cheese is melted. Pour the mixture over the rice.
Step 4
Melt the butter in a saucepan and toss with the crushed cracker crumbs. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the casserole. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.