Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Chicken Wild Rice Casserole Recipe, a perfect blend of tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and vibrant vegetables. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutritious ingredients, making it an ideal option for family dinners or cozy gatherings. With a creamy sauce and a golden-brown topping, this casserole is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, so you can prepare extra portions for those busy weeknights when you need a quick meal.
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
- 3–4 cups cubed bread (sturdy or day-old)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large baking dish, combine the onion, carrots, celery, wild rice, and chicken broth. Cover 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 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- If desired, melt remaining butter and toss with cubed bread.
- Once rice is cooked, remove foil and add raw chicken pieces and creamy sauce to the dish; stir well. Top with buttered bread cubes.
- Increase oven temperature to 450°F and bake uncovered for an additional 20–30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and bread cubes are golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg