Description
Million Dollar Chicken Rice-a-Roni Casserole brings comfort and nostalgia to family dinner tables. Creamy, cheesy layers meld with classic Rice-a-Roni for a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 4 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Dry and Canned Ingredients:
- 1 box chicken flavor Rice-A-Roni
- 1 (10.5-oz / 298 grams) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- 1 (3-oz / 85 grams) can French fried onions
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Creamy Components:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Activate the oven to 350º F (175º C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Follow the Rice-A-Roni package instructions carefully to perfectly prepare the base grain mixture.
- Incorporate cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cottage cheese, and cream cheese into the cooked Rice-A-Roni, creating a smooth, creamy foundation.
- Blend in onion powder and garlic powder to enhance the overall flavor profile of the casserole.
- Fold the pre-cooked chopped chicken into the creamy rice mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the dish.
- Transfer the complete mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Generously sprinkle grated parmesan cheese across the surface of the casserole for added richness and texture.
- Garnish the top with crispy French fried onions, which will provide a delightful crunch and golden-brown finish.
- Place the uncovered casserole in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, watching for a bubbling consistency and beautifully bronzed top.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving, which helps the dish set and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Elevate a classic Rice-A-Roni into a creamy, decadent meal that transforms simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing comfort dish.
- Blend multiple dairy components like cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese to create an incredibly rich and luxurious sauce.
- Maximize flavor complexity by incorporating onion and garlic powders, which complement the chicken and provide depth without extra chopping.
- French fried onions deliver a delightful crispy topping that adds crunch and a golden-brown finish to the entire casserole.
- Ensure thorough mixing of ingredients before baking to guarantee even distribution of flavors and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Perfectly suited for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal requires minimal prep and delivers maximum satisfaction with its hearty, comforting profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg