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 golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and green bell pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, drained pineapple chunks, sautéed onion and bell pepper, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.