Scotti’s Shrimp (Or Chicken) and Rice Casserole

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1

Scotti's Shrimp (Or Chicken) and Rice Casserole Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups cooked rice
	2 cups cooked shrimp or 2 cups chicken
	3/4 cup chopped onion
	3/4 cup chopped mushroom
	3/4 cup chopped green peppers or 3/4 cup chopped jalapeno pepper
	12 ounces thousand island dressing
	6 slices uncooked bacon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

641

Sugar

11g

Fat

34g

Scotti's Shrimp (Or Chicken) and Rice Casserole is a simple but delicious meal that is popular in the southern United States. It consists of cooked rice, shrimp or chicken, chopped onions, mushrooms, and vegetables, and thousand island dressing. Topped with crispy bacon slices, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser. It gets its name from its originator, Scotti. With its tangy and creamy flavor, this casserole is perfect for a family gathering or a potluck party. The recipe is easy to follow, and you can adjust the ingredients to fit your taste preference.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	Cook bacon slices in a pan over medium heat until they are slightly browned. Remove them and chop them into small pieces.
3.	In a separate bowl mix onions, vegetables, rice, shrimp or chicken and thousand island dressing. Mix well.
4.	Coating the inside of a casserole dish with baking spray, add mixture to the dish and put the bacon on top..
5.	Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
6.	Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the dish's bacon and top layer become brown and crispy.

PROS

This dish is easy and quick to make, requires few ingredients, and is filling and satisfying.

It’s a versatile recipe that lets you swap in your protein of choice (shrimp or chicken).

It can be reheated and enjoyed for several days.

CONS

This recipe includes bacon slices, which makes the dish high in calories, sodium, and saturated fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe can provide some healthy nutrients, including proteins from the shrimp and chicken. Also, both onions and mushrooms have antioxidant properties and provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber for the digestive system. However., the high-fat content in this recipe should be considered.