Chicken Wild Rice Casserole
Chicken Wild Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy chicken, nutty wild rice, and a creamy sauce that envelops each bite in warmth. Perfect for chilly nights or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. With its delicious layers of flavor and texture, you’ll find everyone going back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen peas and carrots)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in wild rice, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, mixed vegetables, thyme, salt, pepper, and half the cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or mushrooms into the mix. You can substitute wild rice with quinoa for a unique twist.