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Chicken Wild Rice Casserole Bowl of creamy wild rice chicken casserole with mushrooms and herbs, with a spoon lifting a cheesy bite."

Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

A creamy, comforting Chicken Wild Rice Casserole with tender chicken, nutty wild rice, sautéed vegetables, and a golden, crunchy topping. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keyword: Best chicken wild rice casserole, Chicken wild rice casserole pioneer woman, Chicken wild rice casserole recipe, Easy chicken wild rice casserole, Old fashioned chicken wild rice casserole, Uncle Ben's chicken and Wild rice casserole
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Baking: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 410kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish (Greased)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For creamy sauce and assembly)
  • 1 Skillet (For sautéing vegetables)
  • 1 Measuring Cups (For dry and liquid ingredients)
  • 1 Measuring spoons (For seasonings)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For mixing)
  • 1 Forks (For shredding chicken)
  • 1 Saucepan (For cooking wild rice)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Cooked chicken - Shredded skin removed
  • 2 cups Wild rice blend - Cooked 90% through
  • 2 cups Mushrooms - Sliced
  • 1 cup Celery - Diced
  • 1 cup Onion - Chopped
  • 3 cups Chicken broth - Low-sodium optional
  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup - 10.5 oz can
  • 1 cup Sour cream - Or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • ½ cup Butter - 2 tablespoons for sauté rest for sauce optional
  • 2 teaspoon Garlic powder - Divided
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme - Dried
  • 1 teaspoon Sage - Dried
  • To taste Salt and pepper
  • ½ cup Slivered almonds - Toasted for topping
  • 1 ½ cups French fried onions - Topping

Instructions

  • Rinse and cook the wild rice until mostly tender.
    "Pot of wild rice simmering in water on the stove, showing the mixed grains as they cook."
  • Shred cooked chicken or poach raw chicken until done.
    "Skillet sautéing chopped onions, celery, and sliced mushrooms until tender and fragrant."
  • Cook onions, celery, and mushrooms until soft and golden.
    "Bowl of creamy wild rice chicken casserole with mushrooms and herbs, with a spoon lifting a cheesy bite."
  • Combine cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, broth, and seasonings.
  • Mix rice, chicken, and vegetables with sauce, bake until golden and bubbly.
    Chicken Wild Rice Casserole Bowl of creamy wild rice chicken casserole with mushrooms and herbs, with a spoon lifting a cheesy bite."

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 410kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) | Protein: 28g (56%) | Fat: 20g (31%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 750mg (33%) | Potassium: 550mg (16%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 600IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 70mg (7%) | Iron: 2.5mg (14%)
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