Creamy Million Dollar Chicken Rice-A-Roni Casserole
A creamy, cheesy casserole made with shredded chicken, Rice-A-Roni, cream cheese, and topped with buttery crackers. Perfect comfort food for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 box Rice-A-Roni chicken flavor, cooked
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed (for cracker toppings)
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine cooked Rice-A-Roni, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cream cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until creamy.
- 3. Fold in ¾ of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- 4. Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- 5. In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- 6. Top with remaining cheese.
- 7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- 8. Remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Swap Rice-A-Roni for leftover rice if preferred.
Try adding sautéed mushrooms or onions for extra flavor.
Use Monterey Jack or Colby cheese for a different cheesy twist.