Billion Dollar Chicken and Rice

Billion Dollar Chicken and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food dinner! Creamy chicken and rice casserole loaded with Boursin cheese, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. Easy to make with rotisserie chicken and perfect for busy weeknights, freezer meals, and family dinners. Everyone cleaned their plates!

Easy Chicken Casserole

If you love a classic chicken and rice casserole, this Billion Dollar Chicken and Rice Casserole is going to be a new favorite. It takes everything we love about Million Dollar-style recipes and turns the flavor up a notch with creamy Boursin cheese, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. The creamy sauce coats every bite of tender chicken and rice for the ultimate comfort food casserole.

This cheesy chicken dish is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor without being complicated to make. The Boursin cheese adds a delicious garlic and herb flavor that makes this dish taste extra special straight from the oven. Even picky kids went back for seconds at our house. It disappeared fast.

How to Make Billion Dollar Chicken and Rice Casserole

This chicken and rice casserole comes together quickly with simple ingredients from the grocery store. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly spraying a casserole dish with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, cooked white rice, ricotta cheese, softened Boursin cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until the rice mixture is fully combined and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle the buttery cracker topping evenly over the casserole. Bake uncovered until hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown.

This recipe is perfect for using rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken breasts, or even chicken thighs. You can also swap in brown rice if that is what you have in the refrigerator.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• Use rotisserie chicken to make prep even easier.
• Make sure the Boursin cheese is at room temperature so it mixes smoothly into the creamy sauce.
• Cook the rice before adding it to the casserole. This recipe does not use uncooked rice.
  • White rice works great, but brown rice can also be used.
• Cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup can work in place of cream of chicken soup.
• I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken & Mushroom Soups in this dish to control the sodium.
• Add vegetables to the casserole such as broccoli florets, mushrooms, or green beans to make it a complete meal.
• Pepper jack cheese is a great swap if you want a little heat.
• Garnish with chopped parsley before serving for a little color and fresh flavor.

Storage Tips

• Make Ahead: Assemble the chicken and rice casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Cover the casserole dish and store it in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
• Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freezing: This rice casserole freezes well. Assemble the casserole without baking, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the microwave or warm the casserole in the oven until heated through.

What to Serve with Billion Dollar Chicken and Rice Casserole

This casserole has quickly earned a spot in our dinner rotation. Everyone loved the creamy sauce, cheesy topping, and buttery cracker crust. It is the kind of recipe that moms love because it is easy to make and always gets rave reviews at the dinner table.