Description
Indulge in the warmth of this Chicken Wild Rice Casserole Recipe, a comforting dish that brings the taste of Minnesota straight to your table. This hearty casserole features tender chicken and nutritious wild rice combined with a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy sauce. It’s perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, promising satisfying flavors that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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 sturdy bread (day-old preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large baking dish, combine onion, carrots, celery, wild rice, and chicken broth. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, 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.
- Remove foil from the baking dish. Stir in raw chicken pieces and creamy sauce until well combined.
- If using topping: melt remaining butter and toss with cubed bread before adding it on top of the casserole.
- Increase oven temperature to 450°F and bake uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and bread is golden brown.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or other herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole (approximately 270g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg