Few dishes can stand the test of time quite like Timeless Chicken & Rice Casserole can! This recipe is a classic for a reason. The fluffy rice pairs perfectly with the tender chicken, crunchy almonds, crispy water chestnuts, fresh veggies, creamy soup, and salty potato chip topping to create a meal that is the ideal balance of hearty and savory. Timeless Chicken & Rice Casserole is the kind of meal that you can make over and over again and it will hit the spot every time!
Ingredients
- 4 cups white rice, cooked
- 4 cups chicken, cooked, diced
- 1/2 cup almonds, slivered
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
- 3/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
- 1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups potato chips, crushed
- paprika, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –In the prepared baking dish, combine the rice, the chicken, the almonds, the onions, the water chestnuts, the peas, and the celery.
Step 4 –In a large bowl, combine the cream of celery soup, the cream of chicken soup, the mayonnaise, the lemon juice, and the salt.
Step 5 –Pour the soup mixture over the chicken mixture and toss to coat.
Step 6 –Sprinkle the potato chips and the paprika over the casserole and bake until heated it’s through, about 1 hour.
Step 7 –Serve.
