Description
A comforting casserole layered with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy sauce topped with golden crunchy panko breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup creamy sauce (ranch or creamy pasta sauce)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, and creamy sauce in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Mix the panko breadcrumbs with melted butter in a separate bowl.
- Sprinkle the panko mixture over the chicken and rice evenly.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese bubbles and the top is golden brown.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
Make the casserole ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Bake just before serving for a fresh dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg