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Southern Smothered Chicken & Rice Casserole

Cultural Context

Southern Smothered Chicken is a beloved comfort food in the American South, often served at family gatherings and potlucks. This dish combines tender chicken with creamy rice, making it a hearty meal that reflects the region's rich culinary traditions. Variations abound, with some adding vegetables or different types of cheese, showcasing the adaptability of this classic dish.

SouthernUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2.5 cups jasmine rice
2 cups chicken stock
1.5 cups water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
0.5 tablespoon fresh cracked pepper
olive oil
1 can family size cream of chicken soup
1 can family size cream of mushroom soup
0.5 bag panko bread crumbs
shredded Kobe cheese
pepper
paprika

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can reduce sodium and additives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing taste.

1

Start by measuring 2.5 cups of jasmine rice.

2

Add 2 cups of chicken stock and 1.5 cups of water to the rice.

3

Add 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon to the mixture.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the rice and liquid mixture.

5

Add 1 tablespoon of adobo seasoning, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, and 0.5 tablespoon of fresh cracked pepper to the rice mixture and mix well.

6

Heat olive oil in a pan while preheating the oven to 400 degrees.

7

Cook the chicken completely in the pan, then remove it and let it rest before cutting.

8

Shred or cut the chicken into chunks as preferred.

9

Pour the rice mixture over the cooked chicken and mix well before adding the soups.

10

Add 1 can of family size cream of chicken soup and 1 can of family size cream of mushroom soup to the chicken and rice, mixing thoroughly to ensure everything is covered.

11

Add the remaining seasonings (cracked black pepper and garlic powder) and mix well.

12

Transfer the mixture to a clean pan that has melted butter in it.

13

In a bowl, mix 0.5 bag of panko bread crumbs with shredded Kobe cheese, pepper, and paprika until well combined.

14

Top the casserole with the breadcrumb and cheese mixture.

15

Bake the casserole for about 10 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

panoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Smothered Chicken CasseroleChicken and Rice Casserole

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