Description
Dump and bake chicken alfredo rice casserole comes together faster than your favorite takeout, delivering creamy comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Grab your baking dish and get ready for a simple, satisfying meal that makes weeknight cooking a total breeze.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a precise 375°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, 1 cup uncooked white rice, 3 cups chicken broth, and 1 cup Alfredo sauce.
- Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- If you’re using frozen vegetables, fold 1 cup of peas and carrots into the mixture.
- Pour the entire contents into the prepared baking dish, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for exactly 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and generously scatter 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Optional: Crumble 4 slices of cooked bacon across the cheese layer for extra flavor.
- Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts completely.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve piping hot.
Notes
- Swap rotisserie chicken for shredded chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
- Use brown rice instead of white rice for more nutritional value, but increase liquid and cooking time by 10-15 minutes.
- For a gluten-free version, select a gluten-free Alfredo sauce and verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Add protein variety by substituting chicken with cooked ham, turkey, or plant-based alternatives like tofu for vegetarian guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes - 1 hour
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg