Retro Chicken and Rice Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Retro Chicken and Rice Casserole
45 min.
8
760kcal

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Step back in time with our Retro Chicken and Rice Casserole, a delightful dish that brings comfort and nostalgia to your dining table. Perfectly gluten-free, this casserole is not just a meal; it's a warm embrace of flavors that will remind you of family gatherings and cozy nights in. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this hearty dish for lunch, dinner, or as a side that steals the show.

Imagine tender chunks of chicken mingling with sweet peas, all enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce that’s both rich and satisfying. The addition of crunchy potato chips on top adds a delightful texture that contrasts beautifully with the creamy filling. This dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual treat, with vibrant colors from the peas and pimientos that make it as appealing as it is delicious.

Whether you're feeding a crowd or simply indulging in a comforting meal for yourself, this casserole serves eight generous portions, making it ideal for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this dish without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a retro classic that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 8.8 oz rice 
  • cups roasted chicken cooked chopped
  • 1.5 cups peas sweet frozen (from 12-oz bag)
  • oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • 10.8 oz cream of chicken soup canned
  • oz water chestnuts drained sliced canned
  • oz pimientos drained sliced
  • cups potato chips crushed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • microwave
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, cook rice in microwave as directed on package.
  4. In large bowl, gently toss onion, rice, chicken, peas, cheese, mayonnaise, soup, water chestnuts and pimientos. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Top with potato chips.
  5. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories760kcal
Protein13.52%
Fat56.69%
Carbs29.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.44
Glycemic Load
17.91
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
23.319565057755%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
2.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:759.71kcal
37.99%
Fat:47.93g
73.74%
Saturated Fat:11.93g
74.58%
Carbohydrates:56.67g
18.89%
Net Carbohydrates:52.12g
18.95%
Sugar:4.1g
4.56%
Cholesterol:82.97mg
27.66%
Sodium:823.27mg
35.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.72g
51.43%
Vitamin K:63.35µg
60.33%
Vitamin C:33.85mg
41.03%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.65%
Selenium:26.72µg
38.17%
Vitamin B3:7.16mg
35.81%
Phosphorus:345.08mg
34.51%
Vitamin E:5.09mg
33.94%
Vitamin B6:0.62mg
30.91%
Vitamin B5:2.53mg
25.3%
Potassium:740.52mg
21.16%
Vitamin A:994.09IU
19.88%
Zinc:2.98mg
19.84%
Calcium:192.25mg
19.23%
Fiber:4.54g
18.18%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.53%
Copper:0.34mg
16.93%
Iron:2.89mg
16.05%
Magnesium:59.75mg
14.94%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.74%
Folate:44.21µg
11.05%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
6.95%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.22%