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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 2 grilled chicken breasts; 1 8 oz package cream cheese; 1 10 oz. can cream of mushroom soup; 1 medium green pepper; ½ red onion; 1/4 cup Louisiana Hot Sauce (optional); 2 cup rice (cooked); 2 tbsp Country crock; 1 1/2 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese; Salt and pepper to taste

This casserole brings together shredded grilled chicken, cooked rice, and a creamy sauce with sautéed peppers and onions. Everything gets mixed with cream cheese, mushroom soup, and a bit of hot sauce (if you like a kick), then baked until bubbly and topped with plenty of Monterey Jack. It’s a straightforward dish that comes together quickly, especially if you have leftover cooked chicken and rice on hand.

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August 20, 2026

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About this recipe

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a United States main course recipe that takes about 1h from start to finish and serves 6. It calls for 10 ingredients across 6 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 464 kcal with roughly 31 g of protein. Filed under cheesy chicken, high-protein, weeknight dinner and family gatherings.