Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and cozy Chicken Wild Rice Casserole. This beloved dish masterfully combines the hearty, earthy flavors of wild rice with succulent, tender chicken and a lusciously creamy sauce, making it a perfect one-pan meal for bustling weeknights or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced carrots, celery, and sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables have softened. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, and ½ teaspoon of dried thyme.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the 10.5-ounce can of condensed cream of mushroom soup with the sautéed vegetables. Mix until the soup is well combined with the vegetables and heated through, forming a creamy base.
- In a very large mixing bowl, combine the 2 cups of cooked wild rice, 2 cups of cooked chicken (diced or shredded), and the creamy vegetable base. Gently fold everything together until all components are evenly distributed and coated in the sauce.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the casserole to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the flavors to settle and the sauce to thicken slightly. Serve warm.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg