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chicken veggie rice casserole

Chicken Veggie Rice Casserole

Kitchen Ready Betty
This Chicken Veggie Rice Casserole is a protein-packed, one-dish meal featuring precooked chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory homemade sauce topped with buttery Italian breadcrumbs. It is a highly customizable, kid-approved dinner that simplifies busy weeknights by using pantry staples and requiring minimal hands-on prep time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 392 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ cup chopped green pepper
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 2 ounces diced pimentos, drained
  • 1 packet granulated chicken bouillon equivalent to 1 cube
  • ½ cup reduced fat mayonnaise I recommend Hellman's
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ⅓ cup Italian bread crumbs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine cooked rice, cooked chicken, green pepper, onions, celery and drained pimentos in large bowl.
  • In a separate, small mixing bowl, combine bouillon, mayonnaise, pepper and salt; gently fold into large bowl.
  • Place mixture into prepared, lightly greased casserole dish.
  • Place butter in covered microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave on half power for 15 seconds. Add breadcrumbs to the bowl and stir until soft clumps are formed. Sprinkle this mixture over the casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Not a big onion fan? No worries! Just omit it. This recipe is still very flavorful without it.
This recipe also works with rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey!
Feel free to add different colors and varieties of peppers to this dish for even more color and flavor.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. Enjoy within 3 days

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 21gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1134mgPotassium: 505mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 886IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
Keyword casserole, chicken, dinner, family meal, leftover chicken, peppers, pimentos, rice
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