Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/7 checked
6
servings
0.5 pkg

Onion Soup Mix

1 box

Rice-A-Roni (Chicken)

4 cup

Cubed Chicken

cubed

1 cup

Cream of Chicken Soup

1 can

Water

1 unit

Cheez-Its

crushed

1 unit

Butter

cut up

Step 1
~10 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~10 min

In a large bowl, mix cubed chicken, Rice-A-Roni (optional flavored package), onion soup mix, cream of chicken soup, and water.

Step 3
~10 min

Combine the cream of chicken soup and water before adding them to the other ingredients for smoother mixing.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 4
~10 min

Pour the mixture into a casserole dish.

Step 5
~10 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Step 6
~10 min

Remove the casserole from the oven and top with crushed Cheez-Its.

Step 7
~10 min

Generously sprinkle the crushed Cheez-Its with cut-up butter.

Step 8
~10 min

Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the butter is melted and the Cheez-Its are crisp and golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add vegetables like peas, carrots, or green beans for added nutrition.

Use rotisserie chicken to save time.

Top with additional cheese for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with steamed vegetables.

Serve with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family dinners
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Potluck
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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