Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
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Make this easy chicken and wild rice casserole from scratch with simple, wholesome ingredients!
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup salted butter plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 8 ounces Sliced Fresh Mushrooms
- ½ cup peeled and diced carrots
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cups cooked wild rice, prepared with the seasoning packet according to package directions (I use Uncle Ben's brand)
- 3-4 cups cooked, shredded or diced chicken (I use the meat from a rotisserie chicken)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 cup Ritz cracker crumbs (about 20 whole crackers before crushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Melt ⅓ cup butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add mushrooms, carrot and celery. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly. Add the flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 more minute. Gradually whisk in the broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly, and let the sauce bubble and simmer until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir in the milk; add rice, chicken, parsley and thyme. Cook and stir for 1-2 more minutes. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Remove from heat.
- Transfer chicken and rice mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, stir together the Ritz cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Sprinkle the buttered crumbs on the top of the casserole.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Notes
- I always use Uncle Ben's Long Grain & Wild Rice in this dish, prepared with the seasoning packet according to the package instructions. One 6-ounce box yields about 3 cups of cooked rice, so you will need 2 boxes for 4 cups of rice (with some rice leftover for another meal or to use in soup).
- Alternatively, for a shortcut I have also used Uncle Ben's "Ready Rice" Long Grain & Wild Rice microwaveable packets. These pouches include the herbs and seasonings as well. If using the microwaveable rice, prepare according to the package instructions before using in this casserole. Each packet yields 2 cups of cooked rice, so you'll need exactly two packets for this recipe. Either option works!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/8 of the recipe
Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
646mg
(27%)
Potassium
430mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1805IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 646mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1805IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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