Chicken Wild Rice Casserole
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of our Chicken Wild Rice Casserole Recipe, a dish that evokes fond memories of family gatherings and cozy dinners. This delightful casserole combines succulent chicken with earthy wild rice and fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy sauce for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your taste preferences, this dish is bound to become a staple in your kitchen. Whether you choose to add extra veggies or swap proteins, its comforting flavors are sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion, chopped
- 5 carrots, chopped
- 5 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup wild rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
- 10 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp poultry seasoning
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large baking dish, combine the onion, carrots, celery, wild rice, and chicken broth. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, salt, and poultry seasoning; cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- After the rice has cooked, remove it from the oven and add raw chicken pieces along with the creamy sauce. Stir gently to combine; top with cubed bread if using.
- Increase oven temperature to 450°F. Bake uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and bread cubes are golden brown.
- Garnish as desired before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg