CREAMY CHEESY CHICKEN & RICE

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Recipe I got several years ago from Quick Cooking. One of my DH favorite dishes. He loves anything with chicken, cheese and rice! Very flavorful comfort food for those cold winter days.

Provided by Jen Andrews

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, divided
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon season salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 -5 cups cubed cooked chicken
12 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
2 cups sour cream
1 1/4 cups crushed Ritz crackers

Steps:

  • Spread rice into a greased 13x9x2 inches dish, set aside.
  • In a large sauce pan, melt 1/4 cup butter; stir in flour until smooth.
  • Gradually add milk, boullion, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
  • Reduce heat; add velvetta, chicken and sour cream.
  • Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Pour over rice.
  • Melt remaining butter.
  • Toss with crackers.
  • Sprinkle over casserole.
  • Baked uncovered at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

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