Description
The Ultimate Chicken Wild Rice Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. With its creamy, flavorful sauce, tender chicken, and nutty wild rice, this casserole checks all the boxes for a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cup cooked wild rice
- 2 cup cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 can (10.5 ounce) cream of mushroom soup (or homemade)
- 1 can (10.5 ounce) cream of chicken soup (or homemade)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Swiss)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
- 2 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Cook the wild rice according to package instructions if not already cooked.
3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables have softened. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk (or heavy cream), and shredded cheese. Stir until well combined.
5. In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, combine the cooked wild rice, shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, and the creamy sauce. Stir everything together until well-mixed.
6. In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole.
7. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
To make this casserole gluten-free, use gluten-free cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups, as well as gluten-free panko breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for the topping. For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk or cream with a plant-based alternative, and use dairy-free cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg