4.4 from 36 votes
Chicken Wild Rice Casserole Recipe
Chicken, wild rice, a creamy filling, and a cheesy breadcrumb topping bake up in the oven to make this cozy casserole recipe!Extended step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 534 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter divided
- ½ onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 14.5 ounces chicken broth (1 can)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups Cooked Chicken Breast chopped (see notes)
- 4 cups cooked wild rice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or white cheddar cheese (optional)
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once heated, add in the onion and a pinch of salt, and sauté for a few minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic.
- Whisk in the flour until smooth. Slowly add in the chicken broth and milk while whisking until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the chicken and wild rice. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish or keep in the skillet if the skillet is oven safe.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and mix it with the breadcrumbs. Top the casserole with the cheese (if using) and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
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Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well in this recipe!
- Storage: Store chicken wild rice casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store chicken wild rice casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Rotisserie chicken works well in this recipe!
Nutrition Information
Calories
534kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
948mg
(40%)
Potassium
494mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
571IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 534kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 948mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 571IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.