Rotisserie Chicken Casserole

This rotisserie chicken casserole is the perfect all-in-one casserole dish. It combines rotisserie chicken and rice in a creamy chicken soup mixture topped off with a buttery,  crunchy cornflake crust. It's so delicious and is the ideal easy dinner to make for busy weeknights!

The Best Rotisserie Chicken Casserole

This easy rotisserie chicken casserole recipe takes the staple combination of chicken and rice and turns it into a delicious comfort food meal. 

It's made up of a combination of rotisserie chicken, the rice of your choice, cream of chicken soup, celery, and a few secret ingreidents to give the filling a creamy texture and delicious flavor. The casserole mix would be delicious on its own, but it's taken up a notch with the crispy, buttery cornflake topping.

Sounds delicious, right?!

And if you want to take the meal to another level, you can serve it with these Cracker Barrel biscuits or Olive Garden breadsticks. They're both delicious dipped in the creamy casserole with rotisserie chicken.

Why This Recipe Works

Minimal prep. You can have the casserole assembled and ready to bake in just 5 minutes.

You can use leftovers. Use leftover chicken and leftover rice to prepare this easy chicken casserole in even less time!

Easy to customize. Add anything you want to make this casserole uniquely yours and swap ingredients for what you have on hand. 

There's less mess. This recipe only requires one bowl and one baking dish, which means the process and cleanup are a breeze.

Ingredients

The ingredient list for this rotisserie chicken casserole recipe is simple, and you might have everything you need on hand already.

Check out what you'll need:

• 2 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped
• 8oz. can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom soup)
• 2 cups cooked rice
• ⅓ cup slivered almonds
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sliced celery
• ½ cup crushed cornflakes
• 2 tablespoon butter, melted
• Salt and pepper, to taste

You can use any leftover rotisserie chicken to make these rotisserie chicken tacos, this rotisserie chicken salad, or these rotisserie chicken enchiladas next!

How To Make Rotisserie Chicken Casserole

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Take out a large bowl and combine the rotisserie chicken, cooked rice, almonds, and celery in a bowl.

2. Add the cream sauce ingredients: Add the cream of chicken soup and mayonnaise and mix them together. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir to combine everything again.

3. Assemble the casserole: Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased baking dish. Top the casserole with crushed cornflakes and drizzle melted butter on top of the cornflakes.

4. Bake and serve: Bake the casserole with rotisserie chicken for 30-35 minutes. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Cook the rice the day before to save prep time.
• Mix all of the ingredients in the baking dish for less clean-up.
• Swap mayonnaise for sour cream or cream cheese for a different flavor.
• Use Ritz crackers, potato chips, panko bread crumbs, or French fried onions instead of the cornflakes for the crunchy casserole topping.
• Add cheese. Mix freshly grated parmesan cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, or any shredded cheese into the chicken mixture for a cheesy flavor.
• Add veggies. Make a chicken broccoli casserole by adding chopped broccoli to the chicken mixture. Or add any other veggies that you want to make this casserole even healthier.

How To Store Rotisserie Chicken Casserole

In the fridge: Cover the casserole dish with a lid or transfer the leftovers to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 4 days. The storing time will depend on how fresh the chicken is. 

In the freezer: Store the leftovers in a freezer-safe container for about 3 months.

Reheating: Put the casserole back in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until the casserole is fully warmed through. Thaw the frozen casserole in the fridge first or add more reheating time.

FAQS About This Rotisserie Chicken Casserole

What can I serve with this casserole?

These fried potatoes, mac and cheese without milk, and Longhorn brussel sprouts are all delicious sides.

Can I use other types of chicken?

Absolutely! If you don't have a rotisserie chicken on hand, you can use any cooked chicken. Shredded chicken works best, but cubed chicken will work too.

Can I make this casserole ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the casserole, cover it, and store it in the fridge for a day or two. Then top it with the corn flakes and butter and bake.

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