Description
This Chicken Pot Pie Rice-a-Roni Casserole combines the comforting flavors of classic chicken pot pie with the convenience of Rice-A-Roni. Layers of savory chicken, mixed vegetables, creamy sauce, and cheesy goodness topped with buttery, crunchy Ritz crackers create a hearty and satisfying casserole perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 box chicken flavor Rice-A-Roni
- 1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1¼ cups sour cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 4 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 1 (12-oz) package frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350º F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Rice-A-Roni: Prepare the chicken flavor Rice-A-Roni according to the package instructions, ensuring it’s fully cooked and fluffy.
- Mix casserole ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, cooked chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, and shredded cheddar cheese. Fold in the cooked rice to create a well-combined mixture.
- Assemble casserole: Spread the rice and chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare and add topping: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the crushed Ritz crackers. Sprinkle this buttery cracker topping evenly over the casserole for a crunchy finish.
- Bake: Bake the casserole uncovered at 350º F for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken to save time.
- Feel free to use fresh vegetables if preferred, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat sour cream and cheese.
- Crushed crackers can be replaced with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers of another type for variation in the topping.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to make serving easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
