Dump-and-Bake Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole -

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole

This delightful one-dish meal combines creamy Alfredo flavor with tender chicken and fluffy rice, making it an ideal weeknight dinner that requires minimal hands-on time.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Comfort Food

Servings servings

Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice, rinsed
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (store-bought rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken)
1 jar Alfredo sauce (about 15 oz)
1 cup milk (or unsweetened plant milk)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup frozen peas and carrots (or seasonal vegetables)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Combine Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, stir together the Alfredo sauce, milk, and chicken broth. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix in the sautéed onion and garlic.

Assemble the Casserole

Spread the rinsed rice evenly in the prepared dish. Sprinkle shredded chicken and frozen vegetables over the rice. Pour the Alfredo-broth mixture over everything, pressing gently so the rice is submerged.
Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.

Bake

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until rice is tender and the top is bubbling and golden.

Rest and Serve

Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy.

Notes

Use the right rice: Long-grain white rice cooks reliably in this format. If you use brown rice, increase the liquid and baking time. Letting the casserole rest allows the rice to finish absorbing liquid. If the Alfredo sauce is very thin, reduce the added milk slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 750mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Keyword Chicken Alfredo, Dump-and-Bake, easy dinner, one-dish meal, Rice Casserole

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