Description
Creamy, cheesy Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole made with tender rotisserie chicken, fluffy rice, rich Alfredo sauce, and melted mozzarella for the perfect easy comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (long-grain or jasmine)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, uncooked rice, chicken broth, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in frozen peas and carrots if using.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 50 to 55 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove foil and sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 10 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with crumbled bacon and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use long-grain white rice for best texture.
- Make sure rice is fully submerged in liquid before baking.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg