Description
Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table. This hearty casserole features tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and customize with your favorite ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 cups fresh vegetables (carrots and celery)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet; cook until no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in chopped carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken mixture with cooked wild rice, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth.
- Fold in half of the cheddar cheese and transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg