Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Name: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for greasing pan); ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup dry white wine (or additional chicken broth); ½ tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves); 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or stock); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ½ tablespoon fresh chopped thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves); 4 cups cooked rice (white or brown); 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (for sauce); 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (for topping casserole)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole combines cooked chicken and rice with a creamy homemade cheddar sauce for an easy, family-friendly dinner made without canned soup.

Updated at: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:09:53 GMT