Best 8 Delightful Chicken Mushroom And Wild Rice Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our exquisite chicken, mushroom, and wild rice casserole. This comforting dish is a harmonious blend of tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and nutty wild rice, enveloped in a creamy and flavorful sauce. The casserole is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, adorned with a golden-brown crust that adds an extra layer of texture and flavor. The recipe includes variations to suit your dietary preferences, such as a gluten-free option and a vegetarian alternative using tofu. Additionally, we provide a mouthwatering twist with our creamy chicken and mushroom pot pie, featuring a flaky and buttery crust that encases the same delectable filling. For those who prefer a lighter option, our chicken and mushroom skillet with wild rice offers a quick and easy one-pan meal, packed with the same irresistible flavors. Whichever recipe you choose, you're in for a culinary journey that will leave you feeling satisfied and craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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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

3 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
1 cup water
1 cup dry white wine
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 onion, sliced
1 cup chopped celery
2 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice mix
1 (16 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

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



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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.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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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

1 package wild rice mixture (6 ounces)
1 small onion (diced)
6 ounces brown or cremini mushrooms (sliced)
1 pound chicken breasts (boneless skinless, cubed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
salt & pepper (to taste )
1 can cream of mushroom soup
⅓ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, divided )

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

DELIGHTFUL CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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This casserole is heavenly! It has the most wonderful flavor! This one is best if you cook the chicken, rather than buy pre-cooked chicken or use leftovers, because you cook the rice in the broth, which is the secret to the delicious flavor. I got this recipe off of another site and everyone that I have served it to just loves it!

Provided by Helping Hands

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs chicken breast halves
1 can cream of mushroom soup, 10.75 oz
1 cup water
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cooking white wine
1 can sliced mushrooms, 16 oz,drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, sliced
2 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend

Steps:

  • Mix water, onion, celery, wine, salt, and curry powder in large saucepan.
  • Add chicken breasts.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Turn down heat and simmer for one hour.
  • Remove from heat and strain.
  • Reserve broth.
  • Place chicken in fridge to cool.
  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • Prepare the rice according to package directions, replacing water with reserved broth.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix chicken, mushrooms, and rice in bowl.
  • Blend in soup and sour cream.
  • Mix well.
  • Lightly grease or spray a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Spoon mixture into dish.
  • Cook for one hour.
  • NOTE: If mixture is chilled before cooking, allow to stand at room temp for 30 mins before baking.

CHICKEN, MUSHROOM AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large shallots, finely diced
10 ounces cremini mushrooms, bottoms of stems trimmed, and quartered
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry sherry
One 8-ounce bag uncooked cultivated wild rice, washed and drained
6 large sprigs fresh thyme, tied into a bundle, plus more for garnish if desired
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
4 small to medium (6 1/2 to 7 1/2 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 small lemon, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional

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.

CREAMY CHICKEN, MUSHROOM AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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This recipe is from 2013 Woman's Day issue from the casserolequeens.com. I tweaked a little and it's delicious.

Provided by Kathy Klein @KMK1969

Categories     Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoon(s) oil, plus more for the dish
1 1/2 cup(s) wild rice blend
1 small onion, chopped
1 pound(s) white mushrooms, sliced
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 package(s) baby spinach, 9-10 oz.
3 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour
3 cup(s) milk, 2%
8 ounce(s) shredded swiss cheese
1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper
3 cup(s) rotisserie chicken, deboned
2 tablespoon(s) fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
  • Cook the rice according to package directions.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook under tender 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook until tender 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the spinach.
  • Wipe out skillet and heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over the oil and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk. Simmer whisking often until thickened about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add cheese, red pepper, salt and pepper; stir until the cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
  • Shred chicken, discarding skin and bones. Add the chicken and rice to the cheese mixture and toss to coat.
  • Fold in the spinach mushroom mixture.
  • Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake until bubbling around the edges 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN, MUSHROOM & WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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

Provided by HoosierBuckeye

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups water
1/2 cup wild rice
2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks, chopped and rinsed
1 1/2 lbs mushrooms, sliced
1 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups low-fat milk
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 cups frozen French-cut green beans
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine water and rice in a small heavy saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, place chicken in a large skillet or saucepan. Add lightly salted water to cover and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let cool.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until just starting to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until their liquid has been released and has evaporated, 12 to 14 minutes. Add sherry, increase heat to high and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle the vegetables with flour and stir to coat. Add milk; bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Stir in Parmesan, sour cream, parsley, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a 9-by-13-inch (or similar 3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Spread the rice in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Top with the chicken, then green beans. Pour the sauce over the top and spread evenly. Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbling and the almonds are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.3, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 87.1, Sodium 511.4, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.3, Protein 35.4

WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE



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This hearty mix of wild rice, creamy white beans and aromatic vegetables (spinach, leeks, fennel and mushrooms) makes a satisfying meatless main course or a very substantial side dish for Thanksgiving - and beyond. If you want to go all out, use some exotic mushrooms such as chanterelles, maitake (hen of the woods) or black trumpet, but a basic combination of cremini and shiitake mushrooms also works perfectly.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, casseroles, grains and rice, main course, side dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/4 cups vegetable, mushroom or chicken broth or stock
Fine sea salt
1 1/4 cups wild rice, rinsed
10 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
1 pound sliced mushrooms, preferably a mix of different kinds
3 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and chopped
5 ounces baby spinach (about 4 cups)
7 fat garlic cloves (4 chopped, 3 finely grated or crushed into a paste)
1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 (14-ounce) cans white beans (7 cups)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or basil)
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 1/2 cups panko or coarse bread crumbs
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Steps:

  • Taste broth; if bland, season to taste with salt. In a medium pot, bring broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in rice, lower heat, cover and simmer until just tender, about 40 minutes or according to package directions. Fluff rice with a fork, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sauté vegetables: In a large, heavy skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over high heat. Add half the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until brown and crispy, about 8 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. Transfer cooked mushrooms to a plate and sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat with remaining mushrooms and another tablespoon oil, adding more oil to the skillet if it looks dry.
  • In the empty skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Stir in leeks, fennel and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until soft but not browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in spinach, chopped garlic, tomato paste and red pepper flakes, and cook until garlic starts turning golden, another 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees, and oil a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.
  • In a blender, purée 2 cans beans with their liquid, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 grated garlic clove, and salt to taste. (If your beans are unsalted, they might need more than you'd think.)
  • Stir bean purée, remaining whole beans (drained), mushrooms, cilantro, parsley and cooked wild rice into skillet with vegetables. Taste and add more salt or lemon as needed; it should be well seasoned. Scrape into prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, rosemary, lemon zest, remaining 2 grated garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in 1/4 cup olive oil and Parmesan, if using.
  • Sprinkle evenly on top of casserole and bake until golden, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving, topped with flaky sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 692, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 110 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 23 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 686 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

Tips:

  • For the chicken, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If using breasts, slice them into thin strips before cooking. If using thighs, remove the skin and bone, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms for a more flavorful casserole. Cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms are all good choices.
  • If you don't have wild rice, you can substitute brown rice or white rice. However, wild rice has a nutty flavor that really complements the chicken and mushrooms.
  • Adding a splash of white wine or chicken broth to the casserole will help to create a flavorful sauce.
  • Top the casserole with a crispy breadcrumb topping for a golden brown crust.
  • Conclusion:

    This delightful chicken, mushroom, and wild rice casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its combination of tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and nutty wild rice, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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