Ahh, casseroles. The all-around dish that is ever-present at group gatherings, dinner parties, luncheons, you name it! A casserole is a reliable meal that’s a slew of different flavors, and while it’s virtually simple to make, you get something new every time. But what exactly is a casserole and how can you call a dish a casserole? Can you make a casserole with rice?
Many would define the casserole as a one-pot meal. A typical casserole includes a type of meat or fish, some chopped frozen vegetables, and a starchy binder (potatoes, noodles, or rice).
There’s a rice casserole, tuna casserole, chicken casserole, and a ton more out-of-this-world combinations that have been thought of. As long as it has those 3 elements and is baked in an oven, then you can call it a casserole! If you aren’t familiar with it, it might sound a bit like a bunch of disparate ingredients being thrown together, and in a way that’s true. It’s the way it is cooked or prepared that brings it together. While this is usually considered a one-dish meal that you can cook in one pot, you can create a dessert casserole, a casserole for side dishes, or an appetizer casserole.
There are tons of creative recipes out there for casseroles, and you don’t even need an oven for some. Other recipes call for an instant pot casserole, while other recipes utilize a slow cooker.
Whichever recipe you decide to go with, the casserole is definitely a comfort food that you can learn to be an expert at. And with the variety of recipes that range from easy to complicated, there is something there for everyone.
For this recipe, we’ll be starting with a simple yet creamy chicken and rice casserole that’s sure to be a hit at your next family gathering. Rice is one of the best food to pair with anything, and you have a variety of rice options to choose from: sticky rice, fluffy rice, brown rice, black rice, plain rice, the list goes on!
Chicken is of course one of the most well-loved casserole ingredients. Chicken thighs have a large amount of fat stored that can expand the flavor of the creamy chicken and rice casserole. This recipe calls for chicken thighs (they taste better and cost less than chicken breasts), but if you’re inclined to use chicken breasts instead, we’ve got you covered.
This recipe only has 10 minutes of prep time and around an hour of cook time. Read the entirety of this recipe to find out how to make the best chicken and rice casserole.
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