Rotisserie Chicken And Rice Casserole is a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for getting dinner on the table in under an hour. With chopped rotisserie chicken, cooked white rice, crunchy almonds and tender veggies in a creamy sauce, it’s finished off with a crispy buttered corn flake topping. It’s a savory hot dish that puts a tasty new spin on the classic combo of chicken & rice.

Casseroles, hot dishes, whatever you call them- they’re any busy parents blessing.

Traditionally, growing up, dinner would be some sort of chicken-centered entree, and Gran would serve us several veggies on the side. Usually there’d be a bit of cream gravy to compliment everything. We lived for her gravy.

On truly busy nights, she taught me a little secret – mix everything up in one dish, pot, or pan and serve it all together casserole style. It was genius and delicious, plus never heard a complaint out of any of us kids.

My other favorite dinner hack is keeping cheap rotisserie chickens on hand for a savory shortcut when trying to throw dinner together in under an hour.

Chopped rotisserie chicken, cream of chicken soup, cooked white rice, slivered almonds, mayonnaise, thinly sliced celery, and an optional sprinkle of cheddar come together in this easy chicken casserole dish.

Topped with buttered, crushed corn flakes, this Rotisserie Chicken And Rice Casserole is baked for thirty minutes- to golden brown perfection.

Served as is this delicious chicken casserole is a dinner the whole family will love. Served with a side of canned green beans, steamed broccoli, or a small side salad- it’s an easy meal your family will absolutely love.

Ingredients Needed

Like all my favorite casserole recipes, this one has a relatively short and easy to source ingredient list.

To make it you’ll need:

Chicken – chopped leftover rotisserie chicken, roughly 3 cups worth
Soup – Condensed cream of chicken soup, either store bought or our homemade recipe
Rice – leftover cooked white rice, roughly 2 1/2 cups worth
Almonds – slivered almonds, like the kind you’d put on salads
Mayonnaise – I recommend using real mayo, not miracle whip. You can use your favorite store bought variety or our homemade version.
Celery – thinly sliced celery stalks
Cheese – Shredded cheddar cheese. Freshly shredded will work best, but you can use the prepackaged kind if that’s to your preference.
Corn Flakes – Unsweetened corn flakes cereal, for topping
Butter – Either salted or unsalted will work, it’s going to be melted and mixed with the cereal to form the crispy topping.

Once you’ve gathered all your ingredients you’re ready to begin!

How To Make

Making this rotisserie chicken and rice casserole is actually very easy.

Start by adding all of the ingredients, except for the cereal and melted butter, to a 9×13 inch casserole dish.

Using a spatula mix them all together until evenly combined, then spread the mixture out in an even layer. Set aside.

Add the corn flakes cereal and melted butter to a mixing bowl, and toss together until the cereal’s evenly coated. Spread this mixture evenly out overtop of the casserole.

Bake at 350F for 35-40 minutes, until the casserole’s heated through and the topping is golden brown and crispy.

Serve warm & enjoy!

Storing

Cooled leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Reheat in the microwave when ready to enjoy again.

Other Topping Ideas

While I like using corn flake cereal for a crispy topping, you may prefer using something you enjoy more or already have on hand.

Alternatives include:

Ritz Crackers
Panko Bread Crumbs
Club Crackers
Lightly Crushed Potato Chips
French’s Fried Onions

Use whatever flavor is convenient and to your preference. Just make sure to use the same amount and still toss with butter before adding to the casserole to ensure it crisps up when baked.

Can This Chicken Casserole Be Made Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you can prepare the casserole as instructed and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight but don’t add the topping until just before baking.

If you want to make this ahead of time and freeze, that’s also a viable option. Prepare as instructed, omitting the topping, wrap tightly in cling wrap and freeze for up to three months.

When ready to enjoy thaw it overnight in the fridge and prepare and add the topping just before baking as instructed.

TIPS & TRICKS

Using cream of chicken soup will yield the best flavor, but you can substitute cream of mushroom or even cream of celery if that’s what you already have on hand.
Even if you love miracle whip, I highly recommend using real mayonnaise for this recipe.
Don’t like corn flake cereal? Substitute an alternative like crushed ritz crackers, panko bread crumbs, fried onions or even lightly crushed potato chips. Prepare them the same as if you were using the cereal for topping.

Other Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes

This easy rotisserie chicken and rice casserole is any busy parents dream come true on weeknights when you’re trying to get dinner done in a hurry.

Mix everything together in a single casserole dish, add the topping, and let it bake to creamy savory perfection.

Serve it with a simple side like a small salad and dinner is done and the whole family’s happy!

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