Chicken Rice Pineapple Casserole
A delicious and comforting chicken rice pineapple casserole combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, sweet pineapple, and a creamy sauce baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, shredded chicken breast, and drained pineapple chunks.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise to the bowl. Stir to combine evenly.
Add the chopped onion, celery, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the mixture. Stir well.
Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the crushed buttery crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the buttery cracker topping evenly over the casserole.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.