Chicken Wild Rice Casserole
Chicken Wild Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and a creamy sauce. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners and gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite vegetables, it’s sure to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine sautéed vegetables, cooked wild rice blend, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Place seared chicken in the prepared baking dish and top with the rice mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use leftover rotisserie chicken or add herbs like thyme or rosemary. Swap chicken for turkey or try different vegetables like spinach or carrots for variations.