Indulge in a culinary journey with our savory Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole, a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. This casserole combines tender chicken, aromatic wild rice, and a creamy mushroom sauce, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. With variations such as a vegetarian option using hearty portobello mushrooms and a slow-cooker version for effortless preparation, this recipe caters to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Accompany your main course with a selection of delectable side dishes, including a refreshing Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad, a tangy Orange Cranberry Sauce, and a velvety Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel. Explore the culinary delights within this article, and discover a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN WILD RICE CASSEROLE
While this special chicken and wild rice casserole is perfect for a company dinner, it's so good that I often make it for everyday family meals. We think it is very nice served with some crusty rolls or French bread. -Elizabeth Tokariuk, Lethbridge, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cream, chicken, rice, mushrooms, pimientos and parsley; heat through. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
CREAMY BAKED CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, thyme, bay leaf, and salt and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the chicken and simmer until cooked through, about 15 minutes, depending on thickness of the chicken. Remove the chicken to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, dice into 1/2-inch cubes and reserve.
- Return the water to a boil, add the wild rice, and cover. Cook over medium heat until the rice grains split, 40 to 45 minutes. Drain the excess water, transfer the rice to a bowl and set aside.
- In a small pot, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter. When the butter is melted add the brown sugar, cranberries, rosemary, bread crumbs, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is uniform. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. In a large straight-sided saute pan over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the mushrooms, onions, and a pinch of salt. Saute until the mushrooms are browned, about 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and the cinnamon, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer about 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Add the Gruyere and mix to incorporate. Add the rice and chicken to the pot and stir to combine. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, to taste, then transfer it to the prepared casserole dish. Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the top of the casserole and bake until golden and bubbling, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve hot.
CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
Chicken & wild rice casserole is a creamy & cheesy casserole that everyone loves.
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Casserole Chicken Dinner Main Course
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 496 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
A creamy chicken, wild rice, and mushroom casserole. This elegant, tasty recipe may be made in advance and baked right before company arrives! It's a real family favorite! Serve with French-style green beans or broccoli, fruit salad and French bread. That's all you need.
Provided by KITKATY
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in a large pot with water, wine, salt, curry powder, onion, and celery. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove from heat, strain (reserving broth), and refrigerate to cool. Remove chicken meat from bone, and cut into bite size pieces.
- Prepare the rice mix according to package directions. Replace the specified amount of liquid with the same amount of the reserved broth.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl combine the chicken, rice, and mushrooms. Blend in the sour cream and soup. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 87.7 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1325.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
My mother made a great chicken and rice casserole using the classic canned cream of mushroom soup. In my take on her recipe, I replace the canned soup with fresh ingredients. The result is a little more nutritious and just as delicious as the one I ate as a kid.
Provided by Catherine McCord
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and the onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the skillet and add the chicken, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the medium bowl. Add the wild rice, sour cream and 1 cup shredded cheese and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to an 8-by-8-inch baking dish and sprinkle with additional shredded cheese.
- Bake until bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a buttered casserole dish. Combine chicken, cooked rice and green beans. In a saucepan melt butter over medium high heat. Stir in onions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Whisk in cream or milk and return to a simmer. When sauce has thickened pour over mixture in casserole dish. Sprinkle with parmesan and almonds and bake for 30 minutes.
COMPANY'S COMING CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
This is a great company-worthy dinner casserole. Serve with a green vegetable or salad. ***Prep time does not include rice and chicken cooking time.
Provided by Daily Inspiration S
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Prepare rice mix according to pkg. instructions.
- 2. Meanwhile, saute onions in butter until translucent and tender. Remove onions from heat and stir in flour. Mix well until all trace of flour disappears. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid, and add enough chicken broth to mushroom liquid to make 1 1/2 cups.
- 3. Gradually add liquid to onion/flour mixture and then add cream stirring until mixture is thickened.
- 4. Add rice, mushrooms, chicken, pimento, parsley, salt and pepper.
- 5. Prepare a 2 qt. casserole and add chicken mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.
- 6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the long-grain and wild rice mixes according to the package directions. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and onions and saute until the onions are translucent. Stir in the flour, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly stir the broth (and reserved canned mushroom liquid if using) into the onion mixture, then stir in the half-and-half. Cook until the mixture has thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken, rice, toasted almonds, pimientos, parsley, salt and pepper into the wet mixture. Pour everything into the prepared casserole dish and bake, uncovered, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes.
CHICKEN, MUSHROOM AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 2h35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat the broth in a medium saucepan until simmering.
- Melt the butter in an oven-safe braiser (or large cast-iron skillet with a lid or 4-quart saute pan with a lid) over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and mushrooms, tossing to coat in the butter, and cook, stirring once or twice, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sherry, allowing the pan to deglaze. Add the rice and allow it to toast and soak in the flavors of the pan. Add about 4 cups of the hot broth to the pan. Add the thyme and bay leaf. Cover the braiser and place it in the oven to bake until the rice is almost cooked, 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the coriander, salt and pepper. Brush the chicken with the olive oil, then dust all over with the seasoning. Set aside.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and check on doneness. It should still have some chew with some grains just starting to pop open. Stir in the cranberries. Add the remaining hot broth to keep the dish brothy. Add the chicken breasts to the braiser, laying them at an angle so that most of the chicken is submerged in the rice. Shingle the lemon slices in between the chicken breasts. Cover and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until the chicken registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about another 10 minutes. Top with the parsley or thyme before serving.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before starting, ensure all ingredients are measured, prepped, and ready to use. This will streamline the cooking process.
- Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best results. Fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and flavorful broth make a big difference.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to prevent it from becoming dry and tough.
- Use a Variety of Vegetables: Feel free to mix and match your favorite vegetables in this casserole. Colorful and flavorful options include carrots, celery, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
- Adjust Seasonings to Taste: Taste the casserole before serving and adjust the seasonings, such as salt and pepper, to your preference.
Conclusion:
Company's Coming Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying dish perfect for special occasions or everyday meals. With its combination of tender chicken, fluffy wild rice, savory vegetables, and creamy sauce, this casserole is sure to be a hit among family and friends. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal that's easy to prepare, give this recipe a try - your taste buds will thank you!
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