Best 6 Wild Rice Broccoli Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and healthy casserole that's perfect for busy weeknights? Look no further! This wild rice, broccoli, and chicken casserole is loaded with wholesome ingredients and packed with flavor. It features tender chicken, crisp broccoli florets, and a creamy wild rice mixture, all topped with a golden brown crust. Brown rice offers a nutty flavor and a chewy texture that complements the succulent chicken and tender-crisp broccoli. Free of both flour and gluten, the creamy wild rice mixture, made with chicken broth, adds a luscious richness to the dish, while the sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese adds a savory umami note.

But that's not all! This recipe article also features two additional tantalizing casserole variations to suit your taste preferences. If you're a fan of creamy, cheesy goodness, the broccoli cheddar wild rice casserole is sure to satisfy your cravings. This variation incorporates a velvety cheddar cheese sauce that coats every bite with a luscious, comforting warmth. And for those who prefer a vegetarian option, the broccoli and wild rice casserole without chicken is a delightful alternative. It offers a hearty and flavorful meal packed with vegetables and wholesome wild rice.

So, get ready to explore a trio of delicious and versatile casseroles that are not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying. With their vibrant colors, inviting aromas, and delectable flavors, these casseroles will become your go-to comfort food dishes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROCCOLI, CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Prepare a delicious chicken and wild rice casserole that features fresh chopped broccoli and shredded Italian cheese. Broccoli, Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole is ready in just over a half-hour.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups cooked long grain & wild rice
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 jar (12 oz.) HEINZ HomeStyle Classic Chicken Gravy
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend, divided
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned panko bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F.
  • Combine chicken, rice, broccoli, gravy and 1 cup cheese.
  • Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheese.
  • Mix bread crumbs and butter until blended; sprinkle over casserole. Cover.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

BROCCOLI, RICE, CHEESE, AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This is a delicious twist to broccoli, rice, and cheese casserole, and is VERY easy to make. You can also cut this in half. I use the 1 can cream of mushroom soup when I make half. You can also leave out the onion. It just gives it a little added flavor, but is still very good without it.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
¼ cup butter
1 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1 small white onion, chopped
1 pound processed cheese food

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Mix in the instant rice, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, mix the prepared rice, chicken, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, butter, milk, broccoli, onion, and processed cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Stir halfway through cooking to help cheese melt evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756.1 calories, Carbohydrate 82.7 g, Cholesterol 109.5 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1642.3 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

EASY BAKED CHICKEN, RICE, AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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No-fuss weeknight chicken casserole meal which covers all the bases...budget, taste, and ease.

Provided by B's Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1 cup uncooked white rice
¾ cup water
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine chicken, soup, broccoli, rice, and water in a bowl; mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, stir, top with Cheddar cheese, and cover again. Continue to bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center, rice is tender, and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 649.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

WILD RICE BROCCOLI CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I am not sure where this originally came from (I did not make it up). My OAMC Club uses this recipe Enjoy!

Provided by Tamerlane

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, cut into pieces
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
2 tablespoons butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup white wine worcestershire sauce (optional)
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook rice mix.
  • Cook onion and celery in butter until tender.
  • Stir in soup, sour cream, and wine.
  • Stir in chicken and cooked rice.
  • Turn into casserole or baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes.
  • Leftover idea ** Make chicken soup with leftover chicken. Save chicken stock from above recipe. Add 1/3 cup onion, 1 can corn, 1 1/2 cups noodles. Simmer 10 minutes. Add leftover chicken 1-2 cups, heat thoroughly. Season with parsley, salt and pepper.

BROCCOLI WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Try Ree Drummond's recipe for hearty Broccoli Wild Rice Casserole from Food Network.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked wild rice
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock, plus more if needed for thinning
3 heads broccoli, cut into small florets
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1 pound white button or cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Add the wild rice to a medium saucepan with 5 cups of the chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook until the rice has just started to break open and is slightly tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice water bath. Blanch the broccoli by throwing the florets into the boiling water until bright green and still slightly crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Immediately drain the broccoli and plunge it into the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Remove it from the ice water and set aside.
  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat, then melt 6 tablespoons of the butter. Add the mushrooms and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid begins to evaporate, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the carrots and celery and cook until the vegetables are soft and the mixture begins to turn darker in color, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour on the vegetables, stir to incorporate it and cook for about a minute. Pour in the remaining 3 cups of broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and allow it to thicken, about 3 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the mixture cook until it thickens. Add the salt and pepper, then taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix together the cooked rice and broccoli and tip into a 2-quart baking dish. Using a ladle, scoop out the vegetable/broth mixture and spoon it evenly all over the top, totally covering the surface with the vegetables.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, then pour it into a separate bowl with the panko breadcrumbs. Toss the mixture together to coat the breadcrumbs in butter, then sprinkle the breadcrumbs all over the top of the casserole.
  • Cover with foil and bake the casserole for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking until golden brown on top, another 15 minutes. Sprinkle on the parsley after you remove it from the oven.

SMOKY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI RABE AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



Smoky Chicken, Broccoli Rabe and Wild Rice Casserole image

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup medium-diced onion (about 1 medium onion)
1/2 cup medium-diced celery (about 2 stalks)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups creme fraiche
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon roasted garlic paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Meat from 1 large roasted or rotisserie chicken, diced
3 cups cooked wild rice (not puffed open)
2 cups chopped broccoli rabe
1 tablespoon rosemary leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces Swiss cheese, grated
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a 12-inch enameled cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and celery and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, to cook off the raw taste, about 3 minutes.
  • Whisk together the chicken stock, creme fraiche, sherry vinegar, garlic paste and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Slowly stir the liquid into the onion mixture, whisking the entire time. Lumps might form at first but just keep whisking -- they will go away. Lower the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the sauce simmers and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in the chicken, rice, broccoli rabe, rosemary, liquid smoke, red pepper flakes and cheese. Top with the sliced almonds and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute tofu or tempeh for the chicken.
  • To make a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread crumbs.
  • To add more vegetables, try adding chopped bell peppers, carrots, or zucchini to the casserole.
  • If you don't have wild rice on hand, you can substitute brown rice or white rice.
  • To save time, you can cook the chicken and rice ahead of time.

Conclusion:

Wild rice, broccoli, and chicken casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with protein, vegetables, and whole grains, making it a healthy and satisfying option. With its creamy sauce and crispy breadcrumb topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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