Consider them a hug in a baking dish.

You might just discover a new family favorite!

Your patience is greatly rewarded with tender, but never mushy rice that everyone at the table will love.

Marry Me Chicken Casserole

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It’s so tasty, we think it’s well worth the onion breath.

Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

This simple, healthier casserole uses microwavable rice as its starch.

Many of the ingredients are probably in your pantry right now.

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It comes together entirely in one pan, making cleanup a breeze.

Hot sauce pairs beautifully with melty cheddar and tender carrots.

With elegant Italian notes coming from the mushroom and thyme, this casserole is a perfect dinner dish.

Southern Living No Peek Chicken on a plate to serve

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A sheet pan makes the top even crunchier and yummier.

The toasted almonds on top give a warm touch to finish it off.

Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole

This ain’t your mama’s chicken casserole.

Southern LIving Million Dollar Chicken and Rice in the pan ready to serve

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Chicken-and-Collards Pilau

Throwing some rice, chicken and collards together?

Can’t get more Southern than that.

Southern Living Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole on a plate ready to serve

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Southern Living Hamburger Rice Casserole in the baking dish ready to serve

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Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Southern Living Skillet Stuffed Peppers in the skillet ready to serve

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Southern Living Chicken-and-Rice Bake with Broccolini in pan with serving spoon

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Chicken And Rice Casserole

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Southern Living One-Pot Chicken Thighs And Potlikker Rice

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Creamy Artichoke, Kale, and Rice Gratin

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Southern Living - Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

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Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Sheet Pan Broccoli-and-Chicken Casserole

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Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Savannah Red Rice

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Cheesy Broccoli-And-Rice Casserole

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Southern Living Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole with a serving scooped out onto a teal plate

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Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole

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Chicken-and-Collards Pilau

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Okra and Rice Casserole

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Red Rice

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Cajun Shrimp Casserole in white baking dish - Southern Living

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