Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
299 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
Description
The casserole starts by cooking onions and mushrooms until softened, then cooking wild rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, cubed chicken breast is browned in olive oil with dried basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. These components are combined with cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, chicken broth, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
After mixing thoroughly, the mixture is spread into a foil-lined baking dish and baked covered. The cover is then removed to sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake further until bubbly and melty. The casserole is allowed to rest for 10 minutes, which helps thicken the sauce and makes it easier to serve.
This dish works well as a main course for comforting family meals, offering a combination of textures from tender wild rice, juicy chicken, earthy mushrooms, and creamy sauce topped with melted cheese. The recipe notes suggest wild rice blends with seasoning packets can be used for added flavor, and wild rice can be substituted with other cooked rice varieties.
Covering during baking is important to retain moisture, and resting after baking contributes to the dish’s final texture.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces wild rice mixture 1 package
- 1 small onion diced
- 6 ounces brown mushrooms or cremini, sliced
- 1 pound chicken breast cubed, boneless skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ¼ teaspoon thyme dried leaves
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 1 cup cheddar cheese divided, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 9x13 qt baking dish with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil.
- Cook onion and mushrooms in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly softened.
- Add rice to the saucepan along with the water required on the package and cook according to package directions.
- While the rice is cooking, toss chicken with basil, thyme, and salt & pepper to taste. Brown chicken over medium heat in a skillet until all sides are browned and chicken is almost cooked through.
- Combine the cooked rice and browned chicken with mushroom soup, sour cream, chicken broth, and ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Toss well to combine.
- Spread into the prepared pan and cover with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil. Bake 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and top with remaining ½ cup cheese. Bake an additional 5-7 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cover the casserole with foil while baking to maintain moisture and even cooking.
- Allow the casserole to rest 10 minutes after baking to thicken the sauce for easier serving.
- If your wild rice mixture includes seasoning packets, they add flavor and salt; use them based on preference.
- Wild rice can be substituted with any cooked rice according to availability or taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 496mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 755mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 428IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 279mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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