It’s no secret that we at Allrecipes love casseroles—and so does our community of home cooks. Among our most popular casseroles are those made with chicken and rice. Not only are they easy and economical, but if you add enough vegetables to the mix, you’ll have a hearty one-pot meal that everyone will be begging you to make again and again.
Our top-rated chicken and rice casserole recipes include delicious options for everyone, from cheesy casseroles to creamy casseroles and casseroles loaded with proteins and veggies. Scroll through to find your new favorite weeknight casserole.
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Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice
“My daughter and I love this recipe. She suggested cutting the chicken breasts into bite size pieces and just mixing it all together and I throw in some broccoli as I’m always looking for one dish dinners. Turns out delicious every time” –florynl
Lemon Chicken Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“HUGE hit. My extremely picky child actually ate it. Inexpensive and easy! I didn’t have tarragon so I did 1 tsp of fennel and 1 tsp dill to see what would happen. Omitted red pepper because kids. Great flavor.” –ZanyYeast6818
Stick of Butter Chicken and Rice
Peyton Beckwith
“For something so easy to cook, it was so very delicious. I love cooking with chicken thighs, and this has become one of my favorites.” –7th_angel
Zucchini Chicken Rice Casserole
Photographer: Jacob Fox / Food Styling: Sammy Mila / Prop Styling: Natalie Ghazali
“This zucchini chicken rice casserole is a great use of zucchini, especially if you are looking for a creative way to use up all your garden zucchini,” says recipe creator Juliana Hale. “A tasty, easy weeknight meal full of bright fresh flavors.”
Broccoli Chicken Divan
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“One of the easiest and quickest weeknight dinner recipes I’ve ever made. I used a rotisserie chicken breast which simplified the process. The results was incredibly delicious!” –Richard Ward
Cheesy-Chicken and Broccoli Rice Casserole
“Very good recipe for a weeknight dinner! I have made this two ways; one exactly as written and one with less cheese,” says tcasa. “To make it a bit healthier I did cut back on the cheese and only used 1 can of soup. Still very tasty.”
Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole
Melissa Goff
“I was skeptical when I saw 3 cans of soup go into this and I almost deleted it. I decided to give this a try thinking I would regret it, but not only didn’t I regret it I LOVED IT. If you’re looking for a relatively fast, easy meal that’s tasty this one is one you might want to consider. My family really liked this and I will definitely be making this again and again,” says home cook Kilyena.
Creamy Chicken and RIce
fabeveryday
“I made this for my family. My husband isn’t a fan of chicken but he liked it so much he declared it one of the best chicken dishes he has had which says a lot for it since he doesn’t really love chicken. I followed the recipe and instead of ritz crackers (which I didn’t have) I used plain bagel chips. It was delicious.” –Ann Ballentine
Broccoli, Rice, Cheese, and Chicken Casserole
Stacy Allen / Food Styling: Julian Henserling / Prop Styling: Christina Daley
“5 stars because it is super easy, super quick, super yummy, and all 4 kids LOVED it, even my green-aversion kid who doesn’t eat veggies. To make it even faster and easier, I used a rotisserie chicken from my grocery store. A few grinds of the pepper mill, a loaf of garlic bread, and a tossed salad…dinner was complete. Great meal for a busy mom,” says reviewer PODGER1.
Oh-So-Good Chicken
This flavorful casserole gets its creaminess from sour cream, instead of soup, and uses your favorite jar of salsa. “This is one of my most popular dishes. My husband loves it. I like to crumble tortilla chips, mix with some butter and sprinkle on top of the casserole before putting it in to bake. It looks nicer to present and it’s got some extra crunch,” says home cook BONCARNS.
One Dish Chicken and Rice Bake
“I thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread! As my grandmother would say. Was quite tasty and we all loved it. Will cook again!” –VividFish6745
Buffalo Chicken Dynamite
“Yummy! Instead of chicken thighs, I used a roasted chicken that I pulled. Since I didn’t have the drippings from baking, I just used stock and a little butter in place of the drippings John used for the rice.I would definitely make this again!” –DapperStock3659
Chef John’s Chicken and Rice Casserole
“I’ve made this recipe four times now, and while it does take some time, it’s very much worth it. Using a glass casserole dish allows the fat from the pieces of chicken to drain to the bottom resulting in a crunchy, tahdig- like rice. It’s so delicious that I always double the recipe in order to insure leftovers. And don’t forget the pita bread!” –xksmith5151
Brown Rice and Black Bean Casserole
This casserole is packed with veggies, like zucchini, mushrooms, carrots, and chile peppers, and is the perfect way to get even the pickiest of eaters to eat their vegetables. “My husband LOVES this! And I have a harder time getting HIM to eat his veggies than I do with our 3-year-old. I love the flavors I love the blending of such different ingredients. I wish there were MORE stars to rate with! It is TRULY a fabulous blend of food groups & flavor,” says reviewer SilverXeno.
Thighs on Rice
With just six ingredients, this casserole is ridiculously easy to make. Reviewers say it’s a good base recipe to add to depending on what your family likes. Some reviewers like adding veggies, like mushrooms, celery, carrots, or zucchini, for a well-balanced meal.
Chicken Florentine Rice Casserole
This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, and uses pantry staple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. “This is a really simple good recipe that can be altered to taste, which is something I really like. I didn’t have enough spinach the first time so I used half spinach and half broccoli. I also used more Parmesan cheese,” says home cook VICTORIAJ.
Chicken, Rice, and Biscuit Casserole
Who doesn’t love chicken and biscuits? You can make your biscuits from scratch, or simply use refrigerated biscuit dough for a quick prep. Some reviewers like to add veggies to make this tasty casserole even heartier — try adding spinach, broccoli, or mushrooms.
Pesto Chicken and Rice Bake
This casserole only requires five ingredients and will be a nice change from traditional chicken and rice bakes. It has different flavors from the pesto and Alfredo sauce and is ready to serve in less than an hour!
Easy Canned Chicken and Rice
Tammy Lynn
“I love it! Followed the recipe to the letter, but then topped it with some “Tony Chacheres Creole Seasoning”. Lot’s of leftovers so I’m going to mix in black beans with a side of canned pork would be perfect with this.” –Ron Schlegel
Homey Chicken and Rice Casserole
“This tasty and comforting dish is a cinch to throw together, and you’d never suspect that the creaminess comes from reduced-fat ingredients. It lends itself to substitution, so if you’re not a fan of certain tastes, you can easily switch to another variety of cream soup and/or use other veggies. I recommend using rotisserie chicken for added convenience,” says recipe creator fittzi.
