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A black casserole dish filled with creamy Chicken Wild Rice Casserole, showing tender rice, carrots, celery, and Hearty Chicken, a cozy take on Rice Casserole and inspired by Wild Rice Recipes with tips for Cooking Wild Rice.

Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Chicken Wild Rice Casserole is creamy, hearty, and comforting — the perfect family meal-in-one baked with tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vegetables in a savory homemade sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 cup wild rice blend, rinsed
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, and carrots for 4–5 minutes until tender. Add mushrooms (if using) and cook 2 more minutes.
  3. Stir in rinsed wild rice blend, toast for 1 minute, then add chicken broth, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover tightly, and bake 45–50 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  4. Meanwhile, make the creamy sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in sour cream and Parmesan.
  5. Remove skillet from oven, stir in cooked chicken and creamy sauce until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar on top. Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap sour cream with Greek yogurt, use low-sodium broth, and add extra vegetables. Leftovers store 4–5 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: chicken wild rice casserole, creamy chicken rice bake, comfort food casserole

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