Chicken Rice Casserole

By ghudsontx

A great use for leftover chicken or turkey. Uses no Cream of Whatever soup. A creamy wonderful one dish meal of chicken, rice 'n peas, topped off with a mixture of bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and baked until golden brown.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

1 Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour and thyme and cook for 1 minute.

2 Gradually stir in broth and milk, stirring until thick and smooth.

3 Stir in chicken and add salt and pepper; set aside.

4 Grease a 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish.

5 Spread rice in prepared baking dish, sprinkle with the peas and then pour creamed chicken mixture over.

6 Dot with remaining tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese which you mix together.

7 Bake at 400° until hot and bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes.

? Have a question about this recipe? Ask the community.

Spot an error? Submit a correction.

Print This Recipe