Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Chicken Wild Rice Casserole, a creamy and delicious bake that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. Loaded with tender chicken, wholesome wild rice, and flavorful vegetables, this easy-to-make casserole is a sure crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked wild rice blend
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, mushrooms, celery, and carrots until softened.
- Combine ingredients: In a bowl, mix cooked wild rice, chicken, sautéed vegetables, soup, sour cream, half of cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Layer and bake: Spread mixture in a baking dish, top with remaining cheese and almonds. Bake covered, then uncovered until bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for a different flavor.
- Add crushed buttery crackers on top for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
