Best Alfredo Rice Casserole Recipes

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CHICKEN ALFREDO AND RICE CASSEROLE



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The addition of alfredo sauce and roasted red peppers takes the standard chicken-rice casserole and "kicks it up a notch."

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 ounce) container refrigerated low-fat alfredo sauce
1/2 cup milk
2 1/2 cups cooked white rice or 2 1/2 cups wild rice
2 cups cubed cooked chicken (to save time, can use cooked rotisserie chicken from the market)
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup chopped bottled roasted red sweet pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • *This recipe uses rice that has been already cooked. I cook mine the day ahead, or just make it before starting this recipe.*.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine pasta sauce and milk. Stir in cooked rice, chicken, peas, sweet peppers, nuts and basil. Transfer to 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and stir. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle on top of the casserole. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes more or until heated through and crumbs are golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.1, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 64.4, Sodium 205.1, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3, Protein 24.2

ALFREDO RICE CASSEROLE



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Rice lovers won't be able to get enough of this creamy, comforting casserole. Substitute a mushroom Alfredo or three-cheese sauce for equally delicious results.-Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/3 cups refrigerated Alfredo sauce
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup cooked wild rice
1 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, chopped
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 32g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CHICKEN/RICE/BROCCOLI CASSEROLE IN ALFREDO SAUCE



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It's getting cold outside, and the falling leaves are carpeting the grass in multi-hued colors of browns, reds, yellows and oranges... It's Autumn, and time for some hearty soups, stews, and casseroles. I played around with this one in the test kitchen, while I was cooking, so when I started, I wasn't sure what was going...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

ALFREDO SAUCE
2 Tbsp sweet butter, unsalted
3 clove garlic, minced, about a tablespoon
4 oz cream cheese, room temp, and cut into 8 cubes
1 c whole milk
1 c parmesan cheese, freshly grated
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
salt, kosher variety, to taste
THE CASSEROLE
2 large chicken breasts, brined/cooked/diced
2 Tbsp sweet butter, unsalted
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 1/2 c white rice, cooked al dente
4 oz white button mushrooms, thinly sliced/sautéed
4 oz broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces (raw)
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped, sautéed
1/2 c panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • 1. Gather your ingredients. At this point, I usually show you all the ingredients; however, since I started this recipe with no clear idea of what I was going to put into it... I didn't have a photo of the ingredients.
  • 2. Cook the rice according to package directions, and shave a few minutes off the cooking time.
  • 3. Chef's Note: Standard rice calls for twice the water to the uncooked rice. For this recipe of 1.5 cups of rice, use 1/3 less water.
  • 4. Cut up the broccoli into bite-sized pieces and reserve.
  • 5. Chef's Tip: We will leave the broccoli raw, when adding to the casserole. The results are just the perfect amount of crunch.
  • 6. Clean the mushrooms, remove the stems, and then thinly slice.
  • 7. Finely dice the onions, and reserve. I forgot to take a photo of this step. My Bad.
  • 8. Add two tablespoons of butter to a skillet over medium high heat.
  • 9. Add the sliced mushrooms and diced onions, to the pan.
  • 10. Sauté the mushrooms and onions until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • 11. Remove from pan, and reserve.
  • 12. Remove the chicken from the brine, rinse, and then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  • 13. Add two tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken until most of the pink is gone.
  • 14. Remove chicken from the pan, and reserve.
  • 15. Wipe the skillet out, and reserve for the Alfredo sauce.
  • 16. Chef's Note: You could always do the Alfredo sauce in a nice sauce pan, but why bother... this keeps the kitchen mess down to a minimum.
  • 17. Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (176c).
  • 18. THE ALFREDO SAUCE
  • 19. In the skillet add the butter, and melt over medium heat, until the foaming subsides.
  • 20. Add the minced garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • 21. Chef's Note: Keep the garlic moving, and don't allow to brown or burn.
  • 22. Add the cream cheese to the pan, and begin to whisk into the garlic.
  • 23. Chef's Tip: If you use low-fat cream cheese, it will taste a bit grainy after making the sauce.
  • 24. Stir using a whisk until the mixture is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  • 25. Chef's Note: It may look a bit curdled at first, but keep whisking, and it will smooth out nicely.
  • 26. Add the milk, about a 1/4-cup at a time, and whisk until each addition is fully incorporated.
  • 27. Chef's Tip: Many Alfredo sauces call for heavy cream, but resist that temptation. The cream will make this dish way too rich.
  • 28. Add the Parmesan cheese; plus the pepper and salt, to taste
  • 29. Whisk until fully incorporated.
  • 30. Add the rice, broccoli, mushrooms, onions, and chicken to a large bowl.
  • 31. Pour the Alfredo sauce over the ingredients, and fold together, until mixed.
  • 32. Pour the ingredients into a baking dish.
  • 33. Top with the panko breadcrumbs.
  • 34. Chef's Note: To kick it up a bit, I added some freshly ground black pepper, and some cayenne to the panko breadcrumbs before adding to the casserole.
  • 35. Place into the preheated oven, and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
  • 36. Chef's Note: Mine went the full 40 minutes, and in the last 10 minutes, I turned the oven temp up to 400f (205c), to brown the top a bit.
  • 37. Chef's Note: This came out exactly the way that I hoped it would. The dish had just the right amount of seasoning without being too heavy. And it wasn't too wet or too dry.
  • 38. Serve with a nice side salad, and some crusty French bread. Enjoy.
  • 39. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

CHICKEN ALFREDO AND RICE CASSEROLE



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BHG magazine recipe. This is a great recipe - Instead of the store bought sauce- try using the Homemade Alfredo Sauce recipe I posted for this recipe - It makes just enough for this recipe.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 oz refrigerated light alfredo pasta sauce or(homemade alfredo sauce)*
1/2 c milk
2 1/2 c cooked white rice or wild rice
2 c cubed ,cooked chicken
1 c frozen peas
1/3 c chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers
1/4 c toasted,slivered almonds, optional
1 Tbsp snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teas. dried ,crushed basil
1 c soft bread crumbs
1 Tbsp butter,melted

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350^ In large bowl combine pasta sauce and milk. Stir in rice, chicken, peas, peppers nuts and basil. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish or casserole dish. Bake,, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and stir. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle on top. Bake uncovered, 20-25 minutes more or until heated through and crumbs are golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. --- *Note: If using my Homemade Alfredo Sauce don't use the 1/2 cup of milk above.
  • 2. Homemade Alfredo Sauce: 1/2 cup butter, only 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup half and half,only 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon garlic powder pepper and salt to taste In a medium saucepan, melt butter. When butter is almost melted, add the cream cheese in pieces,.Stir until butter and cream cheese are well blended. Add the half and half, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and then shake pepper on top. Stir every few minutes. After well mixed and sauce-like, remove from heat and set aside to thicken up. Stirring every few minutes. Great on tortellini and to dip bread sticks in too! NOTE: use only 10 oz. of this sauce refrigerate remainder or use as a dipping sauce later.

CHICKEN ALFREDO RICE CASSEROLE



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Prepare ready-made Alfredo sauce and a blend of both fresh and frozen vegetables for our easy Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole. It has all the amazing cheesy flavors of Alfredo noodles but with rice casserole. You don't miss out on the noodles in this comfort food Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups CLASSICO Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce
1/2 cup milk
2 cups cooked long grain & wild rice
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets
1/3 cup chopped drained roasted red peppers
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix Alfredo sauce and milk in large bowl until blended. Stir in rice, chicken, broccoli, peppers, nuts, and basil. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
  • Bake 30 min.; stir. Combine bread crumbs, cheese and butter; sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, 10 min. or until casserole is heated through and crumbs are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g

ALFREDO RICE CASSEROLE



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this rice recipe,it filled with alfredo,without a pasta,it great with fried or baked chicken.

Provided by raymond spencer

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c cooked brown rice
1 c cooked wild rice
1/2 c chopped carrots
8 hardwood bacon strips,cooked and crumbled
1 vidalia onions,peeled and diced
3/4 c chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 pkg cream cheese,cut into chunks
1 jar(s) refrigerated alfredo sauce
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1 c shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. In a large bowl,combine brown and wild rice,carrot,bacon,onion,sun dried tomatoes,cream cheese and alfredo sauce;mix well
  • 3. Transfer to a greased 8-inch square baking dish.Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
  • 4. Bake,uncovered,at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Alfredo rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make rice dish that incorporates the rich and creamy flavor of Alfredo sauce with hearty rice and savory ingredients. This dish is perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to potlucks to special events. Alfredo rice casserole recipes come in many variations, but all of them share the same core ingredients that create a tasty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Alfredo rice casserole typically consists of the following ingredients:

Rice:

The foundation of the dish is rice, which can be any variety depending on personal preference. Long-grain white rice, brown rice, and wild rice are all popular options. The rice is cooked according to package instructions until tender and fluffy.

Alfredo sauce:

The star of the dish is the Alfredo sauce, which is a rich and creamy sauce made from butter, cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Alfredo sauce can be made from scratch or purchased pre-made in a jar.

Protein:

Alfredo rice casserole can be made with a variety of proteins, such as chicken, shrimp, or sausage. The protein is usually seasoned and cooked before being added to the casserole.

Veggies:

The dish can also include vegetables to add flavor, color, and texture. Popular veggies include broccoli, mushrooms, and bell peppers.

Breadcrumbs and cheese:

To add a crispy topping, breadcrumbs and cheese are sprinkled over the casserole before baking. Bread crumbs can be seasoned with dried herbs, such as Italian seasoning, and cheese can be any type of melty cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar.

Preparation

To make Alfredo rice casserole, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Cook the rice

Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Fluff the rice with a fork once it is cooked and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the protein

Cook the protein, such as chicken or shrimp, seasoned to taste. Cut the protein into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 3: Sauté the veggies

Cut the veggies into bite-size pieces, such as broccoli florets or sliced mushrooms. Sauté the vegetables in a pan with a tablespoon of butter or oil until they are cooked and tender.

Step 4: Mix the sauce and combine ingredients

In a separate bowl, mix the Alfredo sauce with the cooked rice, protein, and sautéed veggies. Stir to combine all the ingredients together.

Step 5: Add the casserole toppings

Place the mixture into a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and cheese over the top of the casserole for a crispy, cheesy finish.

Step 6: Bake the casserole

Place the casserole in a preheated 350-degree oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion

Alfredo rice casserole is a versatile and delicious dish that can be tailored to individual tastes and preferences. Whether made for a crowd or a family dinner, this casserole is sure to satisfy and leave everyone wanting more. Use the core ingredients of rice, Alfredo sauce, protein, veggies, and cheesy toppings, and experiment with different flavor combinations to create the perfect Alfredo rice casserole recipe.

Alfredo rice casserole is a delicious and simple dish that is perfect for any mealtime. It is a meal that is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste buds. It is a dish that can be made with as many or as few ingredients as you like, and it is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or just looking for a quick and easy meal, Alfredo rice casserole is the perfect dish to try out.

Tips for making Alfredo rice casserole

Choose the right rice

One of the most important factors when making Alfredo rice casserole is choosing the right rice. You want to choose a rice that is long-grained and not too starchy. Basmati rice, Jasmine rice, and long-grain white rice are all good options to choose from. Make sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking it.

Use high-quality ingredients

Another key to making a great Alfredo rice casserole is to use high-quality ingredients. Use fresh garlic, good-quality cheese, and fresh herbs. Don't skimp on the butter and cream, as these ingredients are what make the dish so rich and creamy.

Experiment with flavors

Alfredo rice casserole is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your taste buds. Experiment with different flavors like mushrooms, bacon, chicken, and broccoli. You can also add different herbs and spices to add depth to the dish.

Layer the ingredients

When making an Alfredo rice casserole, it is important to layer the ingredients properly. Start with a layer of rice, followed by a layer of the desired ingredients, and then top it off with a layer of Alfredo sauce. Repeat the process until all the ingredients are used up. Finally, top with cheese and bake in the oven until it is golden and bubbly.

Don't overcook the rice

It is crucial that you do not overcook the rice when making an Alfredo rice casserole. The rice should be cooked al dente, with a slight bite to it. Overcooking the rice will result in a soggy and mushy casserole.

Let the casserole rest

After the casserole is done baking, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the casserole to cool down slightly, making it easier to cut and serve.

Use a baking dish that is the right size

Choose a baking dish that is the right size for the amount of ingredients you are using. If the baking dish is too large, the casserole will be too shallow and cook unevenly. If the baking dish is too small, the casserole will be too deep and take longer to cook.

Be mindful of the salt content

Be mindful of the salt content in the Alfredo sauce and other ingredients. If you use a store-bought Alfredo sauce, it may already have a high salt content. Adjust the amount of salt you add accordingly. It is better to start with less and add more later if needed.

Top with breadcrumbs for added crunch

If you want to add a bit of crunch to your Alfredo rice casserole, top it off with breadcrumbs before baking. This will give the casserole a nice texture and make it even more delicious.

Pair it with a salad

Alfredo rice casserole is a rich and hearty dish, so it is important to balance it out with something fresh and light. Pair it with a simple green salad dressed with olive oil and lemon juice for a balanced meal.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Alfredo rice casserole is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for any mealtime. By following these tips, you can make an unforgettable casserole that your family and friends will love. Remember to choose the right rice, use high-quality ingredients, experiment with flavors, layer the ingredients properly, don't overcook the rice, let the casserole rest, use a baking dish of the right size, be mindful of the salt content, top with breadcrumbs for added crunch, and pair it with a salad for a balanced meal. With these tips, you can make an unforgettable Alfredo rice casserole that you will love.

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