Best 10 Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Casserole, a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender chicken nestled amidst a creamy sauce, complemented by the nutty goodness of wild rice. As you delve into this culinary masterpiece, you'll encounter a delightful medley of vegetables, each contributing its unique flavor and nutritional value. Our recipe collection offers a variety of cooking methods, including the classic stovetop simmer and the convenience of a slow cooker, ensuring a seamless cooking experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you towards creating a restaurant-quality casserole in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, prepare to embark on a flavorful adventure as we explore the tantalizing world of Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Casserole.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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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

1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 cups cooked wild rice
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup slivered almonds

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.

CHICKEN WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Simple, hearty ingredients stirred together and baked for a creamy chicken and wild rice casserole, perfect for any weeknight dinner!

Provided by Lauren

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild Rice
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 onion (diced)
1 stalk celery (diced)
10.5 oz cream of chicken soup* (1 can)
2 cups cooked chicken (cubed, or any other meat)
1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables (peas and carrots recommended but any are fine)
1/2 cup cream (or milk)
salt
pepper
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Cook box of rice according to packaged directions.
  • In skillet, melt butter and sautee onion and celery over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Once cooked, add rice and cooked onion and celery into large bowl. Add cream of chicken soup, diced chicken, vegetables, cream and salt and pepper. Mix well. Spread into a lightly greased casserole dish. (9x9 glass dish is fine too.)
  • Top with cheese. Cover with foil and warm thoroughly at 350 degrees for at least 20 minutes (and up to 60). Serve warm with a side salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Sodium 463 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY BAKED CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for casserole dish
5 cups water
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons salt
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/3 cups wild rice
6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 cup bread crumbs
Salt
5 ounces button mushrooms, quartered, (about 2 cups)
1 small onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

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.

CREAMY WILD RICE



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cooked wild rice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon small diced carrot
1 tablespoon small diced celery
1 tablespoon small diced onion
1 tablespoon small diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons small diced crimini mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add the vegetables and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Season with the salt, black pepper and cayenne. Stir in the cream and add the cooked wild rice and the mustard. Combine well and reduce the heat. Simmer until the cream has thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Adjust seasoning, if necessary, stir in the parsley and serve immediately.

CREAMY CHICKEN-AND-WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Wild rice is wonderfully fragrant; it's the perfect counter to the creamy, earthy mushroom mixture and has enough texture that the grains won't bloat or fall apart in the casserole. Simmer 11/2 cups rice in 6 cups water for 45 minutes and drain. You can also use 1 (13-ounce) package frozen cooked wild rice, such as Engine 2, which is sold at Whole Foods. Cook the mushroom mixture on the stove while the chicken finishes in the oven (use the same casserole dishes to avoid extra clean up). Serve with simply sautéed green beans or a mixed greens salad.

Provided by Julia Levy

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 8 (serving size: about 1 1/4 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
Cooking spray
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups 2% reduced-fat milk, divided
1 1/2 cups sliced leeks
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
2 (8-oz.) pkg. presliced cremini mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 ounce 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
3 cups hot cooked wild rice
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side. Divide chicken between 2 square (8-inch) baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until done. Cool and chop.
  • Return skillet to medium-high. Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk in a bowl. Add leeks and next 4 ingredients (through mushrooms) to pan; cook 13 minutes or until browned and tender. Stir in flour mixture, remaining 4 1/2 cups milk, and parsley; cook 3 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until smooth; cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Combine chicken, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, mushroom mixture, rice, and green onions in a bowl. Coat baking dishes with cooking spray. Divide chicken mixture between dishes; top with almonds. Follow freezing directions, or bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until browned and bubbly.How-ToFREEZE: Cool mixture completely. Cover with heavy-duty foil or airtight lids. Freeze up to 2 months.THAW: Uncover and microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) 15 minutes or until thawed.REHEAT: Cover and bake at 450 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 633 mg, Sugar 2 g

CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Looking for a delicious recipe for dinner tonight? Then check out this easy-to-bake creamy chicken, veggies and wild rice casserole.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup uncooked wild rice
1 2/3 cups water
2 tablespoons water
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small red or green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup sliced mushrooms (about 3 oz)
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup milk
1 cup cut-up cooked chicken
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained

Steps:

  • Cook wild rice in 1 2/3 cups water as directed on package, drain if necessary.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons water to boiling. Cook celery, onion, bell pepper and mushrooms in water, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender; remove from heat.
  • Stir in soup and milk. Stir in cooked wild rice and remaining ingredients. Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole.
  • Cover; bake 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY CHICKEN & WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cinny 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup (sub Cream of Celery or Cream of Mushroom)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1/2 cup finely diced sweet onion
2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts (sub pre-cooked chicken strips)
2 cups cooked long grain and wild rice blend (sub Uncle Bens microwave ready pouch)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients in oven safe casserole dish.
  • Top with additional cheddar cheese if desired.
  • Cook for 25-30 minutes until warm and bubbly.
  • Let cool 5 minutes before serving, to allow casserole to set a bit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.5, Fat 51, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 139.3, Sodium 1306.9, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 38.7

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Two 6-ounce boxes long-grain and wild rice mix, such as Uncle Ben's
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing dish
16 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced, or two 4 1/2-ounce cans sliced mushrooms, drained (reserve the liquid)
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups half-and-half
4 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced
1 cup toasted slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sliced pimientos
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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.

WILD RICE CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Not gourmet by any stretch of the imagination, but still surprisingly good especially for a rushed weekday night. Note: Over the years package sizes have decreased. I buy two 4.3 oz packages and weigh out the amount needed.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
1 cup cooked chopped chicken
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup chopped celery
1 1/4 cups finely chopped onions
1 cup mayonnaise
10 3/4 ounces cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Preheat over 325 degrees.
  • Cook rice according to directions on package.
  • Combine with remaining ingredients.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • FOR OAMC. Place cooked rice mix and chicken into a 1 gallon freezer bag; freeze.
  • Thaw rice and chicken mixture. Remove from bag and place in casserole dish. Stir together mayo and cream of mushroom soup. Spread over chicken and rice mixture. Bake covered in a preheated 325F oven for 1 hour.

WILD RICE-CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Easy and tasty rice and chicken dish for that leftover chicken or turkey. There is never any leftovers.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken or 2 cups turkey

Steps:

  • Prepare rice mix according to package directions.
  • While rice is cooking, cook onion and celery in butter until tender.
  • Stir in soup, sour cream, wine, and curry.
  • Stir in chicken and cooked rice.
  • Turn into a 2 quart casserole or a 12x7x2 inch baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir before serving.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking chicken or vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Season to taste: Always taste your dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it's cooked through but still moist. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it's made. The rice will start to absorb the sauce and become mushy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This creamy wild rice chicken casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the wild rice adds a nutty flavor and texture. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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