Cracker-Topped Creamy Chicken and Rice

Name: Cracker-Topped Creamy Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 - 8
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 3 thyme sprigs; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms, halved if large; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 c. white rice; 3 1/4 c. chicken stock; 3/4 c. half-and-half; 8 oz. green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 25 to 30 butter crackers, crushed (about 1 cup); 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

Butter cracker topped casserole is comfort supreme.

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Jan 12, 2026

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baked casserole dish with a crispy topping and a serving on a plate

Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living

Yields:

6 - 8

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Packed with vegetables, chicken, and rice, this casserole is a great choice for dinner anytime you need to feed a crowd on a chilly night. No butter crackers on hand? Use saltines or panko instead.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 thyme sprigs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms, halved if large
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 cup white rice
3 1/4 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup half-and-half
8 oz. green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
25 to 30 butter crackers, crushed (about 1 cup)
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
2. Step 2Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add stock, half-and-half, and green beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and rice is almost tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in chicken and lemon juice. Discard thyme sprigs. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
3. Step 3Stir together crackers and butter in a bowl. Sprinkle on casserole. Bake until top is golden