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Spoonful of creamy chicken casserole topped with cheddar cheese, vegetables, and crispy onions, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Rice-A-Roni Chicken Casserole

Creamy Chicken Rice-A-Roni Casserole is loaded with tender chicken, mixed veggies, cheddar cheese, and crispy onions. Easy comfort food your family will love!
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 467kcal
Author Deb Clark

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole dish

Ingredients

  • 6.9 ounce box Chicken-Flavored Rice-A-Roni
  • 4 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
  • 10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
  • 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoons of Montreal steak seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup French fried onions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, set aside.
  • Prepare the Rice-A-Roni according to the package instructions, reducing the water called for by ¼ cup.
  • Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked Rice-A-Roni, shredded chicken, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese, frozen veggies, and Montreal Steak Seasoning. Stir until everything is combined.
    Hand adding seasoning to a large glass bowl filled with shredded cheddar cheese, frozen mixed vegetables, and cooked rice.
  • Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top. Finish by topping with fried onions.
    Chicken Rice-A-Roni casserole in a baking dish, topped with shredded cheese and crispy French fried onions, ready to bake.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until bubbly and the top of the casserole is golden brown.
    Casserole dish covered with non-stick aluminum foil before baking.
  • Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish iwth minced parsley or thinly sliced green onions.

Notes

Storage - Place leftovers casserole in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Free up to three months.
Reheat - To reheat, simply place the desired amount of casserole in a microwave-safe dish and heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through. Alternatively, you can reheat it in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2434IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 2mg
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