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Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

Chicken and Rice Casserole

This chicken and rice casserole is a comforting, one-pan meal made with tender chicken and creamy, flavorful rice.
It’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners or leftovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 671
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 lb chicken drumsticks
Flour mixture
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
For frying
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
For the sauce and casserole
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chicken bone broth concentrate
  • 1/2 cup seasoned flour mixture
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 3/4 cup water
  • 1 3/4 cup long grain white rice rinsed
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 inch casserole dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish, then finely chop the onion and celery and mince the garlic so everything is ready to cook.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, parsley, salt, seasoning salt, poultry seasoning, pepper, thyme, and cayenne, then coat each piece of chicken thoroughly in the mixture, saving any leftover flour.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil, add the chicken in batches without crowding, and sear until browned on both sides before removing it from the pan.
  4. Lower the heat and melt butter in the same pan, then cook the onion and celery until soft before adding garlic and cooking until fragrant.
  5. Sprinkle in the reserved seasoned flour and stir well, then add the broth concentrate and gradually whisk in milk followed by water until a smooth sauce forms.
  6. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, add it to the prepared casserole dish with water, then stir in the white sauce until evenly combined.
  7. Place the seared chicken on top of the rice mixture, cover the dish tightly with foil, and bake until the rice begins to cook through.
  8. Remove the foil and continue baking, increasing the heat at the end to brown the chicken and allow the casserole to become bubbly and fully cooked.
  9. Let the casserole rest before serving so the sauce thickens and the rice finishes absorbing the liquid, then garnish with parsley.

Notes

This is the kind of dish that brings warmth and comfort to the table every time.
With its rich flavor and satisfying texture, it’s a recipe you’ll keep coming back to whenever you need something simple and dependable.