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Southern Rice Casserole Recipe

A comforting Southern-style rice casserole that's perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions: 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded chicken, thawed peas and carrots, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  • Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes:

This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated. Just add an extra 10 minutes to the baking time if baking from the fridge.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Casserole, Comfort Food, Rice
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