Creamy Chicken and Rice

Submitted by skigb

"A friend gave this recipe to me, we make this at least once a month. The kids really enjoy this, do I need to say any more, lol."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 946.36 ml cooked rice
• 118.29 ml butter or 118.29 ml margarine, divided
• 59.14 ml all-purpose flour
• 473.18 ml milk
• 9.85 ml chicken bouillon granules
• 2.46-4.92 ml seasoning salt
• 2.46 ml garlic powder
• 1.23 ml pepper
• 946.36-1182.95 ml cooked chicken (cubed)
• 340.19 g American cheese (cubed)
• 473.18 ml sour cream (16 ounces)
• 295.73 ml butter flavored crackers (crushed -about 32)

directions

1. Spread rice into greased shallow 3 quart or 13x9x2-inch baking dish; set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter.
3. Stir in flour until smooth.
4. Gradually add milk, bouillon, seasoned salt, garlic powder and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
7. Reduce heat.
8. Add chicken, cheese and sour cream.
9. Stir until the cheese is melted.
10. Pour over rice.
11. Melt the remaining butter and toss with cracker crumbs.
12. Sprinkle over casserole.
13. Bake uncovered at 425°F for 10 - 15 minutes or until heated through.

Reviews

[gwynn]

This is a very good recipe. Loved the crunchy topping on this dish. I will make this a lot I'm sure. Thanks for posting.

 

[BogeysMom]

Completely fattening, wonderful comfort food. I used some leftover velveeta I had on hand and even substituted fresh garlic for the garlic powder. Delicious, creamy, wonderful.