Dot's Comforting Chicken Casserole 🍗🍚

This heartwarming chicken casserole is a delightful dish that's perfect for cozy family dinners or potluck gatherings. With tender chicken, creamy soups, and fluffy rice, it's a fulfilling meal that's sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Serve it with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal! 🥗✨

Ingredients

For the Casserole

2-3 lbs. cooked & deboned chicken
2 cups cooked rice (using 4 cups chicken broth for added flavor)
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 soup can of milk

Instructions

Prepare the Rice: In a saucepan, simmer the rice in 4 cups of chicken broth for 20 minutes. Add the chopped celery for extra crunch and flavor while cooking.

🍲 Tip: Using broth instead of water boosts the dish's flavor and richness!
Mix the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken with the cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, and the milk. Stir well until all ingredients are blended thoroughly.
Assemble the Casserole: Once the rice is done cooking, transfer it to a large casserole dish and spread it out evenly. Pour the chicken mixture on top, spreading it evenly over the rice.
Bake: Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until it’s hot and bubbly.

🔥 Reminder: Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking if you prefer a slightly crispy top!

Variations

Vegetarian Option: Substitute cooked chicken with sautéed mushrooms and a variety of your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for a hearty veggie casserole!
Herbal Twist: Add a teaspoon of dried thyme or parsley to the chicken mixture for an aromatic touch.
Cheesy Delight: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking for a cheesy, melty finish!
One-Pan Wonder: For a quicker option, skip the pre-cooking of rice and use instant rice, adjusting cooking time according to package directions.

Gather your loved ones, dig in, and enjoy this comforting chicken casserole that brings smiles and warmth to any table! 🍽️❤️

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Here is the text from the image: **DOT'S CHICKEN CASSEROLE** 1 2-3 lb. chicken, cooked & deboned 2 cups rice, cooked with 4 cups of chicken broth 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 can cream mushroom soup 1 can cream of celery soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 soup can of milk Simmer rice for 20 minutes; add celery while cooking. In bowl with chicken stir in mushroom soup, celery soup, chicken soup, and soup can of milk; blend well. Put rice in casserole; top with chicken mixture. Cook covered in 350° oven for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. **Judy Johnson** 142

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# Dot's Comforting Chicken Casserole 🍗🍚 This heartwarming chicken casserole is a delightful dish that's perfect for cozy family dinners or potluck gatherings. With tender chicken, creamy soups, and fluffy rice, it's a fulfilling meal that's sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Serve it with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal! 🥗✨ ## Ingredients ### For the Casserole - 2-3 lbs. cooked & deboned chicken - 2 cups cooked rice (using 4 cups chicken broth for added flavor) - 2 stalks celery, chopped - 1 can cream of mushroom soup - 1 can cream of celery soup - 1 can cream of chicken soup - 1 soup can of milk ## Instructions 1. **Prepare the Rice**: In a saucepan, simmer the rice in 4 cups of chicken broth for 20 minutes. Add the chopped celery for extra crunch and flavor while cooking. > 🍲 Tip: Using broth instead of water boosts the dish's flavor and richness! 2. **Mix the Chicken**: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken with the cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, and the milk. Stir well until all ingredients are blended thoroughly. 3. **Assemble the Casserole**: Once the rice is done cooking, transfer it to a large casserole dish and spread it out evenly. Pour the chicken mixture on top, spreading it evenly over the rice. 4. **Bake**: Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until it’s hot and bubbly. > 🔥 Reminder: Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking if you prefer a slightly crispy top! ## Variations - **Vegetarian Option**: Substitute cooked chicken with sautéed mushrooms and a variety of your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for a hearty veggie casserole! - **Herbal Twist**: Add a teaspoon of dried thyme or parsley to the chicken mixture for an aromatic touch. - **Cheesy Delight**: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking for a cheesy, melty finish! - **One-Pan Wonder**: For a quicker option, skip the pre-cooking of rice and use instant rice, adjusting cooking time according to package directions. Gather your loved ones, dig in, and enjoy this comforting chicken casserole that brings smiles and warmth to any table! 🍽️❤️

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Dot's Chicken Casserole

Gallagher Kitchen