Description
A comforting and cheesy chicken rice casserole topped with golden Parmesan crust, perfect for an easy family dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried basil, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and all of the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cheese layer.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes