Description
This Chicken Wild Rice Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. Tender chicken, fluffy wild rice, and a medley of vegetables are combined in a creamy sauce and baked to perfection. It’s a flavorful and satisfying casserole that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
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Rice:
- 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
- 4 cups chicken broth
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Casserole:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup Colby cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Cook Rice: In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the wild rice, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 60 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: While the rice is cooking, season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the pan and shred with two forks.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped celery, onion, carrots, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Assemble Casserole: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the cooked vegetables, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded chicken, and cooked rice. Mix well and transfer to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Feel free to substitute your favorite vegetables for the celery, carrots, and mushrooms.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and baked when ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 320kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
