CHICKEN BREAST AND RICE CASSEROLE

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This chicken casserole became a family favorite after originating from one of those "what to make for dinner" nights. Nuts and wild rice add a lot.

Provided by Krista Willard

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups water, divided
1 cup uncooked white rice
½ cup uncooked wild rice
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup crushed saltine crackers, or more as needed
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring 2 cups water and white rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • At the same time, bring remaining 1 cup water and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion and saute until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside in a large bowl and stir in diced chicken, pecans, and sunflower seeds. Stir in cooked rice. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a casserole dish. Spread crushed saltine crackers over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Spread Cheddar cheese over the casserole and return to the oven until cheese melts, about 5 minutes more. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 223.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Mohammad Chaker
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I loved the creamy sauce and the crispy rice topping. This casserole is a keeper!


Ronel Strydom
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This casserole was easy to make and tasted great! I would definitely make it again.


Ashai Studio
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I'm not a big fan of chicken and rice, but I thought this casserole was pretty good.


ressmi youssef
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Overall, I thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


lonzo jones
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This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Favy Blaq
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The rice was a little mushy for my liking. I think I'll cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.


Nathanial Merrigan
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.


Sojib
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I loved the creamy sauce and the crispy rice topping. This casserole is a keeper!


status watsapp
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This casserole was easy to make and tasted great! I would definitely make it again.


Nywa DeeManu
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I'm not a big fan of chicken and rice, but I thought this casserole was pretty good.


Daniel Kwame
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Overall, I thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Nabil 12
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This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Meta Bevc
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The rice was a little mushy for my liking. I think I'll cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.


maxwell gamache
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.


Robbie Bowman
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always turned out great. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Keshava Rampaul
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hsanain Khan
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Fhahdaz Ch
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This chicken and rice casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I especially liked the creamy sauce and the crispy rice topping.


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