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My Chicken Alfredo and Rice Casserole is creamy, filling, not to mention is placed straight into the oven. The rice and chicken soak up the Alfredo sauce with a crispy top. It is an easy dinner to assemble ahead of time and simple is to serve. It is a dependable oven meal that works well on busy nights.
👉 My Italian Chicken and Rice uses familiar flavors with different flavors.
This chicken Alfredo rice casserole is made with cooked rice, shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, peas, and sun-dried tomatoes. Everything is stirred together and baked until hot and bubbly with a crisp Panko topping. It is a comforting oven-baked dinner that works well for weeknights. This casserole reheats smoothly and serves easily.
Why you’ll love this recipe…
This dinner is served warm and creamy without requiring much prep. The rice keeps it hearty, and the Alfredo sauce brings everything together. It is easy to portion and works well for leftovers.
⏰ Total Time: About 50 minutes
🍂 Perfect For: Weeknight dinners, casseroles
🛒 Key Ingredients: Rice, chicken, Alfredo sauce
🍽️ Servings: 4
🥄 Skill Level: Easy
🧊 Storage: Refrigerator friendly
👉 Ham, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet is another comforting rice-based dinner that is often on my dinner rotation.
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Table of Contents
- What You’ll Need for Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole
- Full Ingredients List
- Swaps & Substitutions
- About What This Costs
- How to Make Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole
- Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole Variations
- Tips and Tricks
- Recipe FAQs – Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole
- Serving Suggestions
- Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- How I Use the Leftovers
- More Rice Based Dinners
- Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole Recipe
What You’ll Need for Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole
- Cooked rice: Forms the base of the casserole.
Cooked chicken: Adds protein and makes this easy to assemble.
Alfredo sauce and milk: Create the creamy sauce.
Frozen peas: Add color and balance.
Panko and butter: Create the crisp topping.
👉 For another quick rice dinner, One-Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice is a great choice.
Full Ingredients List
- 2½ cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (16 oz) jar Alfredo sauce
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups frozen peas
- ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, optional
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup butter, melted
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
Swaps & Substitutions
- Omit sun-dried tomatoes if preferred.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Substitute half-and-half for milk if needed.
About What This Costs
Estimated total cost: $12–15
Servings: 4
Estimated cost per serving: About $3–4
This estimate is based on average US grocery prices and may vary depending on location, store, and seasonal pricing.
How to Make Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce, milk, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Step 3: Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
Step 4: Pour the mixture into the dish and spread it evenly.
Step 5: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Step 6: Remove the foil, sprinkle the Panko breadcrumbs over the top, and drizzle with melted butter.
Step 7: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until heated through and lightly golden.
Step 8: Serve warm.
🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!
Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole Variations
- Add extra cheese to the filling if desired.
- Use different vegetables based on what you have.
- Serve with a simple salad on the side.
👉 My Slow Cooker Meatless Chili Mac is a hearty dinner without meat.
My Pro TipS
Tips and Tricks
- Use fully cooked rice so the casserole bakes evenly.
- Covering first keeps the casserole from drying out.
- Adding the breadcrumbs later keeps them crisp.
Recipe FAQs – Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole
Yes, it can be assembled ahead and baked when needed.
Yes, it reheats smoothly in the oven or microwave.
It is best stored in the refrigerator for best texture.
👉 Slow Cooker Alfredo Tuscan Chicken is another creamy dinner that reheats well.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a green salad.
- Add garlic bread on the side.
- Pair with Easy One Hour Dinner Rolls
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan on top if desired.
Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store leftovers for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for best texture.
- Reheat: Warm gently until heated through.
👉 I love my Green Chili Ranch Chicken with Potatoes & Carrots when I am planning meals ahead.
How I Use the Leftovers
- Reheat for lunch the next day.
- Serve in bowls with extra vegetables.
- Serve with a side salad.
More Rice Based Dinners
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Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 2½ cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 16 oz jar Alfredo sauce
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups frozen peas
- ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, optional
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine all ingredients except breadcrumbs and butter.
- Spread into a greased 9 x 13 dish.
- Cover and bake 20 minutes.
- Add breadcrumbs and butter.
- Bake 15–20 minutes more and serve.
Notes
- Use fully cooked rice and chicken.
- Add breadcrumbs only at the end for best texture.
- Let rest briefly before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Love the chicken Alfredo
This was quick, easy, and tasty. My family really enjoyed this recipe!
looks delish. thanks for sharing all of your recipes