Best 5 Leslies Favorite Chicken And Wild Rice Casserole Recipes

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In search of a comforting and flavorful casserole that combines the goodness of chicken, wild rice, and a creamy sauce? Look no further than Leslie's Favorite Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole! This beloved dish brings together succulent chicken, tender wild rice, and a velvety sauce made from cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and seasonings. Each bite offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, making it a perfect choice for a hearty meal. Accompanying this main course are three additional recipes that offer variations on the classic casserole. From a Chicken and Broccoli Wild Rice Casserole that introduces a crunchy-tender vegetable element to a hearty Chicken and Sausage Wild Rice Casserole that adds a smoky depth of flavor, these recipes provide options to suit diverse tastes and preferences. Additionally, a Chicken and Mushroom Wild Rice Casserole offers a combination of earthy mushrooms and juicy chicken for a rich and satisfying meal. Whether you're seeking a classic comfort dish or exploring new flavor combinations, this collection of chicken and wild rice casseroles has something for everyone.

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LESLIE'S FAVORITE CHICKEN-AND-WILD RICE CASSEROLE



Leslie's Favorite Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole image

This is similiar to others, but this one incorporates almonds for some added crunch! You can make and freeze the casserole ahead, or make two small casseroles.

Provided by Peggy V.

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 casserole, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (6 1/4 ounce) packages fast-cooking long grain and wild rice blend
1/4 cup butter
4 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 medium vidalia onions, finely chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
5 cups chopped cooked chicken
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 (10 1/4 ounce) cans 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (16 ounce) container light sour cream
1 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 (2 1/4 ounce) package sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Prepare rice mixes according to package directions. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add celery and onion. Saute 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in water chestnuts, rice, chicken, 3 cups cheese, and next 5 ingredients.
  • Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15x10 baking dish or a 4 quart baking dish. Top casserole with breadcumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and almonds; bake 5 more minutes.
  • You can divide this casserole evenly between 2 11x7 baking dishes. Bake as directed above or freeze casserole up to 1 month. Remove form freezer, and let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover casserole, and bake 55 more minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese adn almonds, and bake 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.8, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 128.5, Sodium 561.4, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 33.6

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.

LESLIE'S FAVORITE CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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This is my favorite dish to bring to families- for new babies, sick friends, etc. It makes so much, you have plenty to feed your family and the family you are feeding. This is a Southern Living recipe from a while back.

Provided by nicoleingermantown

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (6 1/4 ounce) packages fast-cooking long grain and wild rice blend
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 medium onions, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
5 cups chopped cooked chicken
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 (8 ounce) containers sour cream
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare rice according to package directions; set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, celery and water chestnuts. Saute 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in rice, chicken, 3 cups cheese, and next 5 ingredients; spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch baking dish or a 4-quart casserole. ( I prefer to use 2 smaller size casseroles-one to give and one for my family).
  • Top with breadcrumbs if desired. Bake casserole at 350°F for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese, and bake 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.7, Fat 64.7, SaturatedFat 35.6, Cholesterol 227.7, Sodium 1550.1, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.9, Protein 54.7

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 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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your casserole.
  • Cook the chicken and wild rice according to the package directions. This will ensure that they are cooked properly.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Add the vegetables to the casserole during the last 15 minutes of cooking. This will prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Season the casserole to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices as desired.
  • Top the casserole with cheese before baking. This will give it a golden brown crust.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This chicken and wild rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The casserole is creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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