This dish is at the top of the list of comfort foods and one of my favorites.
1 can cream of chicken soup (you can change this to any cream soup you like, such as: mushroom soup, golden mushroom soup, cream of celery, cream of broccoli, cream of asparagus. You get the idea. Each soup will give the casserole a different flavor, so be creative)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1 cup cooked cubed chicken (a great way to use leftover chicken)
1 cup cooked peas (or you can use canned peas, drained. I prefer frozen peas zapped in the microwave for 2-3 minutes)
1/4 cup chopped pimientos (or for a zippy flavor, add a 4 oz. can of diced green chilies instead)
1 cup shredded cheese(whatever kind you prefer. My favorite is shredded colby jack)
3 cups cooked rice (Minute Rice is the quickest, easiest, foolproof way to have perfect rice)
1/2 cup french-fried onions plus a little extra to sprinkle on top (optional)
Blend soup, milk, & sour cream in a large 3 quart casserole dish. Stir in remaining ingredients & mix well until sauce is evenly distributed. Spread evenly in the dish, but don’t pack down too much. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Check casserole to make sure it’s not browning too much. Sprinkle a few more of the onions on top & continue baking 5-10 minutes more until the onions on top are lightly browned & the sauce is bubbly. Remove from the oven & serve hot.
I guess you could also heat this in the microwave, but I’m not sure for how long. You just need to heat the casserole, not cook it, since everthing is already cooked.
8 servings
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