Cheesy Chicken and Rice

Chicken and rice casserole is definitely a classic. This version with green peppers, onions, and cheese is the only one that I make for our family.

Cheesy Chicken and Rice

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1/2 c. onion chopped
  • 1/4 c. green pepper chopped
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 c. chicken stock
  • 3 c. cooked chicken cubed
  • 1 1/2 c. rice cooked
  • 1 c. shredded cheese or more if desired

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients. Transfer to greased casserole dish (I use 9x13).
  • Cover and bake at 350 for 40 minutes; uncover during last 10 minutes if desired.

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7 Comments

  1. This sounds terrific! Printed out to make this week. ~ Ellen

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    1. Thanks, Ellen–I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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  2. jenn wilmer says:

    Is this good for freezing?

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    1. Jenn, I’ve never tried freezing it. I freeze cooked chicken and cooked rice (separately) with great results, though. I don’t see why you couldn’t freeze the assembled casserole. If you try it, I’d love to know how it comes out!

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  3. This sounds delicious, Judy! Thanks so much for linking up with “Try a New Recipe Tuesday.” I look forward to making this for my family. 🙂

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  4. OH, I LOVE recipes like this…I will have to add it to my menu!

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  5. Lisa@BlessedwithGrace says:

    I always love new variations on chicken and rice. It is such a classic. Thanks for the recipe and linking to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday. 🙂

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