Best 6 Easy Chicken And Wild Rice Hot Dish Recipes

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Seeking a delectable and hearty dish that effortlessly blends convenience and flavor? Look no further than this Easy Chicken and Wild Rice Hot Dish! This comforting casserole seamlessly combines tender chicken, savory wild rice, and an array of vegetables in a creamy, flavorful sauce. As a complete meal in one, it's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. But that's not all! This versatile recipe also includes variations for a Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Hot Dish and a Chicken and Broccoli Cheddar Wild Rice Casserole, offering a range of options to suit your preferences and dietary needs. Get ready to indulge in a satisfying and delicious hot dish that's sure to become a family favorite.

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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

CHICKEN WILD RICE HOTDISH



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 sleeves butter crackers, such as Townhouse, crushed (approximately 2 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 rotisserie chicken, meat shredded (about 4 cups)
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Ketchup, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the wild rice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until al dente, about 30 minutes. Drain the rice and set it aside.
  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion and a pinch of salt and cook until the vegetables are softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Mix together the chicken stock and cream in a measuring cup. Add a third of the stock mixture to the pot and cook until thickened slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in another third of the mixture and cook another minute or two. Add the remaining third and cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. The soup should coat the back of a spoon. Add the rosemary, black pepper and salt to taste. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
  • Mix the butter crackers and olive oil in a bowl. Set aside.
  • In a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish, spread a third of the soup on the bottom of the dish. Spread half of the rice on top of the soup and follow with half of the shredded chicken spread across the rice. Repeat the layers, then top with the remaining third of the soup mixture. Top with the butter cracker mixture. Bake until bubbly, about 45 minutes. If the cracker topping is getting too browned, cover with foil.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with ketchup on the side!

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.

WILD RICE HOT DISH



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A lot of wild rice is grown in our state, and every fall I drive up north to buy some from roadside stands. It always tastes so much better than the commercial brands in the store. This recipe is actually a combination of two recipes I received from friends. I've had many requests for it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups boiling water
1 cup wild rice
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cans (4 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, undrained
1 can (28 ounces) bean sprouts, drained
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth
1-1/3 cups water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon each celery salt, onion salt, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, paprika and pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, pour water over rice; let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a skillet, brown ground beef and onion. Drain; add to rice with remaining ingredients except almonds. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 2 hours. Sprinkle almonds on top; bake, uncovered, 30 minutes longer.

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CLASSIC CHICKEN AND WILD RICE HOTDISH



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Provided by Amy Thielen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup natural wild rice
Fine sea salt
1 bay leaf
6 tablespoons salted butter, plus more for the baking dish
2 leeks, white and light green parts, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2/3 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh)
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 cups roughly chopped cooked chicken
4 ounces aged Gouda or aged cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 cups coarsely ground buttery crackers (such as Ritz or Club; about 2 sleeves)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse it under cold running water, swishing the rice with your hand until the water runs clear. Transfer the rice to a medium bowl and add water to cover. Pour off any black bits or floating kernels, pour the rice back into the sieve to drain, then put it in a small saucepan. Add 1 1/4 cups water, a pinch of salt and the bay leaf; bring to a simmer. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has evaporated. (If liquid remains after the rice is done, drain it in a sieve.)
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat the butter in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and celery and season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the flour to the vegetables and stir until well combined. Pour in the milk and bring to a simmer, whisking to prevent any lumps. Add the cream, chicken stock, thyme, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat until the floury taste dissipates, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cooked chicken, wild rice (minus the bay leaf) and half of the cheese and heat until the cheese melts.
  • Put the crushed crackers in a heavy plastic bag and add 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the olive oil. Shake to combine and set aside.
  • Rub a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of soft butter. Pour the chicken mixture into the dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake 25 minutes.
  • Pull the dish from the oven, sprinkle the cracker mixture over the top and bake until the crackers turn golden brown and the mixture bubbles in the center, 15 to 20 more minutes. Serve immediately.

EASY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE HOT DISH



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The original recipe was prepared by Amy Thielen, in the October issue of Food Network magazine. I have substituted some ingredients due to unavailability and high cost. Green onions for leeks, evaporated milk and water for whole milk, sour cream for fresh cream and Rice a Roni Long Grain & Wild Rice for natural wild rice. This substitution saves time.

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (4 1/3 ounce) package rice a roni long grain and wild rice blend
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
1 2/3 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons chicken base
4 green onions, chopped including tops
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup water
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups coarsely broken Ritz crackers
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Empty contents of Rice a Roni box, 2 tblsps. butter, seasoning packet,.
  • 1 2/3 cup water, bay leaf and chicken broth base into large frying pan. Bring to a boil, stir and cover. Turn heat to low. Cook 25 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Pour into large bowl and cover. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven 375*.
  • In frying pan, heat 2 tblsp. butter. Add chopped green onions, celery, salt and pepper. Saute until slightly golden.
  • Stir in flour, evaporated milk, water. Wisk until mixed and creamy, about five minutes. Take off heat.
  • Add sour cream, thyme, nutmeg. Mix.
  • Add vegetable cream, chicken, half of the cheese to bowl.
  • Coat 9 X 13 pan with remaining butter. Pour rice chicken cheese mix into.
  • pan. Top with remaining cheese. Bake 25 minutes.
  • Shake crackers in bag with olive oil.rack.
  • Take out of oven, add crackers to the top. Bake 15 minutes until golden.
  • Note: This dish can be baked without crackers. Then reheated with crackers on top, until hot and browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.3, Fat 43.1, SaturatedFat 21.7, Cholesterol 124.3, Sodium 674.2, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 23.9

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before starting, make sure all ingredients are prepped, washed, and cut to save time during cooking.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and flavorful wild rice will elevate the dish.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken should be cooked until tender and juicy, but not dry and tough.
  • Use a flavorful broth: Chicken broth or vegetable broth adds depth of flavor to the dish.
  • Don't skimp on the vegetables: Vegetables add color, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Season to taste: Always taste the dish and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Conclusion:

This hearty and flavorful chicken and wild rice hot dish is a perfect comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. It's easy to make, packed with protein and vegetables, and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're in need of a quick and easy meal, give this chicken and wild rice hot dish a try!

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