Creamy Chicken and Rice

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

This casserole is very creamy with a crunchy topping. It tastes even better when reheated for leftovers!

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Creamy Chicken and Rice

Ingredients

4 cups cooked white rice

¼ cup butter

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

5 cups cooked

shredded chicken breast meat

12 ounces processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta)

cubed

2 cups sour cream

½ cup butter

2 cups crushed buttery round crackers

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Spread rice in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish; set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan melt butter or margarine and stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk bouillon granules seasoned salt garlic powder and pepper. Stir all together and bring to a boil. Let simmer and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; add chicken cheese and sour cream. Stir until cheese is melted. Mix all together and pour mixture over rice.

Step 4

Melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine in saucepan and toss with crushed cracker crumbs. Sprinkle crumb mixture over casserole. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or unti heated through.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Chicken and Rice

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 973.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 55.1g 110%

Carbohydrates: 59.9g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 10.2g

Fat: 56.3g 87%

Saturated Fat: 31.8g 159%

Cholesterol: 215mg 72%

Vitamin A Iu: 1973.2IU 40%

Niacin Equivalents: 21.1mg 162%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 34%

Vitamin C: 1mg 2%

Folate: 87.5mcg 22%

Calcium: 556.6mg 56%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 60.4mg 22%

Potassium: 700.1mg 20%

Sodium: 1796.4mg 72%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 506.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.