Name: Hearty Southern Casserole Recipes for Every Occasion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).; In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, chopped celery, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.; Stir in the cooked rice and shredded chicken until evenly mixed.; Fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.; Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.; Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the casserole.; In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the casserole.; Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.; Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Hearty Southern Casserole Recipes for Every Occasion

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2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
2 tablespoons melted butter

Author: JACK STONE
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, chopped celery, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Stir in the cooked rice and shredded chicken until evenly mixed.
Fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the casserole.
In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Instructions

- - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, chopped celery, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  - Stir in the cooked rice and shredded chicken until evenly mixed.
  - Fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  - Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  - Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the casserole.
  - In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
  - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
  - Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Add frozen peas or chopped broccoli for a vegetable boost.
Substitute cream of mushroom or celery soup for a flavor variation.
This casserole freezes well — just wrap tightly and thaw before reheating.

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