Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole. Packed with tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and a creamy sauce, this dish is topped with a golden-brown crust for an irresistible finish. Perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights, it delivers rich flavors and comforting warmth in every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s bound to become a family favorite that brings everyone together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 cups cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ? cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook the wild rice according to package instructions until tender (about 45 minutes).
- Saut? diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, saut?ed onion and garlic, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, mixed vegetables, and diced chicken. Stir until well-combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover for the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg