Best 6 The One Only Wild Rice Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Wild Rice Chicken Casserole, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender chicken nestled amidst a medley of wild rice, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy sauce infused with herbs and spices. The wild rice adds a nutty flavor and chewy texture, while the mushrooms lend an umami richness. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, complemented by the creamy sauce that brings it all together.

Alongside the main recipe, we also present a vegetarian version for those who prefer a meatless option. This variation boasts a medley of roasted vegetables, including broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers, enveloped in the same creamy sauce. The vegetables are roasted to perfection, preserving their vibrant colors and flavors, creating a delightful and nutritious dish.

For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, we have you covered. Our gluten-free Wild Rice Chicken Casserole utilizes gluten-free ingredients, ensuring that everyone can savor this culinary delight. The recipe retains the same delectable flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for those with dietary restrictions.

Additionally, we offer a slow-cooker variation for those who prefer a hands-off approach. Simply combine the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the work. The result is a tender and flavorful casserole that requires minimal effort.

Our Wild Rice Chicken Casserole is not only a culinary treat but also a versatile dish that can be tailored to your preferences. Whether you prefer chicken, vegetables, or a gluten-free option, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones wanting more.

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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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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

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, 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.

THE ONE & ONLY WILD RICE CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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May be made ahead, frozen thawed, and baked. I like to make 2 batches of the chicken and freeze 1 so that next time I make this recipe it's much faster than the first time. Easy recipe accompanied with tossed salad & hot rolls.

Provided by Designing Diva

Categories     Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) package wild rice mix
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
4 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups seasoned stuffing mix
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • Blend in soup and next 6 ingredients; mix gently. Add broth and mix.
  • Spread in a 9x13x2 inch dish. Sprinkle with topping; bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour.

WILD RICE CASSEROLE II



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Quick, easy and very savory! This is a great sidedish recipe for chicken or pork!!

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup uncooked wild rice
½ cup water chestnuts, sliced
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
½ cup onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • In a 1 1/2 quart baking dish, mix chicken broth, uncooked wild rice, water chestnuts, 2 tablespoons butter and salt.
  • Cover, and bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes.
  • While rice mixture is baking, melt remaining butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place mushrooms and onion in skillet, and slowly cook and stir until tender. Stir mushrooms and onion into the wild rice mixture, cover, and continue baking 30 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 335.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use frozen or pre-cooked chicken. You can also substitute the chicken with tofu or shrimp.
  • Be sure to rinse the wild rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • You can use any type of vegetables you like in this casserole. Some good options include carrots, celery, onion, broccoli, and mushrooms.
  • If you don't have cream of mushroom soup, you can make your own by blending together 1 cup of cooked mushrooms, 1 cup of milk, and 1/2 cup of flour.
  • Top the casserole with shredded cheese before baking. This will give it a delicious golden brown crust.

Conclusion:

This wild rice chicken casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own dietary preferences. With its combination of protein, vegetables, and rice, this casserole is a complete meal in one. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this wild rice chicken casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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