Chicken Bog Casserole is Southern comfort food at its coziest. It'ssimple, savory, and soul-warming. This baked twist on the classic South Carolina dish takes everything you love about traditional chicken bog (chicken, rice, sausage, and seasoning) and layers it into an easy, cheesy casserole. It's hearty enough to feed a crowd!
It's one of those meals that feels like a warm hug at the end of a long day.
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What makes this recipe irresistible
This casserole hits all the high notes with tender chicken, fluffy rice, smoky sausage, and a creamy base-tied together with melty cheddar cheese and a generous shake of Montreal steak seasoning.
It's baked until bubbly and golden, and you don't need any fancy ingredients or prep. Just mix, bake, and serve! It's a guaranteed cozy crowd-pleaser and makes enough for leftovers (which might be even better the next day). BIG fan of leftovers here!
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card below for the exact measurements for the chicken bog recipe.
Chicken Bog Casserole Recipe
Equipment
- 1 9x13 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups cooked chicken
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 rib celery finely diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1½ teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
- 1 cup smoked sausage, sliced I used Hillshire Farm brand.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced onion, celery and sliced sausage. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until softened and the sausage is lightly browned.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked veggies, chicken, uncooked rice, broth, cream of chicken soup, 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheese, Montreal steak seasoning, and sausage. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Spoon into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining cheese. Cover tightly with heavy duty aluminum foil.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest covered for 10 minutes before serving. After resting, place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to brown the top of the casserole. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
Rotisserie chicken works beautifully, but any cooked, shredded or chopped chicken will do. This is a great way to use up leftovers!
Absolutely. You can assemble it in the morning, cover it tightly, and refrigerate. When ready to bake, just pull it out while the oven preheats and add 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
Yes! Assemble and freeze before baking (skip the cheese on top until ready to bake). When ready, thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as directed.
Deb's top tips
Use long grain white rice. Do not use instant rice or a parboiled rice. It will change the texture and the rice will get mushy and overcooked.
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- Queso Chicken Spaghetti - a Tex-Mex casserole loaded with cheesy, spicy flair.
Each recipe is tried, tested, and totally worth a spot on your dinner rotation!
Serving suggestions
Since this recipe is hearty and filling on its own, let's keep the sides fresh and light to balance it out.
Steamed green beans, collard greens or roasted broccoli adds a pop of color, freshness and crunch. Buttered cornbread or dinner rolls would great for soaking up the creamy goodness as well.
A crisp side salad with a tang vinaigrette would cut through the richness of the casserole dish as well.
Wrapping it up
Chicken Bog Casserole is one of those recipes you'll come back to again and again. It's easy to make, feeds a hungry family, and brings the comfort of a Sunday supper to your weeknight table.
If you try this recipe, I'd love to hear what you think-leave a comment below or snap a photo and tag me on social media! ❤️
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