This Wild Rice Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for cold evenings or busy weeknights. It combines the nutty, earthy flavor of wild rice with tender cubes of cooked chicken, all bound together in a creamy, savory sauce made from cream of chicken soup and broth. The dish is loaded with crisp celery, onions, and water chestnuts for texture, then topped with a golden, crunchy layer of seasoned bread stuffing and melted butter. Its a satisfying, protein-packed meal that feels indulgent yet comes together with pantry staples. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this casserole offers a warm, home-style hug in every bite. Serve it alongside a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete dinner.
Wild Rice Chicken Casserole
Description
This Wild Rice Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for cold evenings or busy weeknights. It combines the nutty, earthy flavor of wild rice with tender cubes of cooked chicken, all bound together in a creamy, savory sauce made from cream of chicken soup and broth. The dish is loaded with crisp celery, onions, and water chestnuts for texture, then topped with a golden, crunchy layer of seasoned bread stuffing and melted butter. Its a satisfying, protein-packed meal that feels indulgent yet comes together with pantry staples. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this casserole offers a warm, home-style hug in every bite. Serve it alongside a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete dinner.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
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Cook wild rice mix according to package directions. Drain if necessary and set aside to cool slightly.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, cream of chicken soup, cubed chicken, chopped celery, chopped onion, drained water chestnuts, drained mushrooms, and soy sauce. Mix gently until evenly distributed.
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Stir in the chicken broth and mix well to create a moist consistency.
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Spread the mixture evenly into a 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
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In a small bowl, toss the dry seasoned bread stuffing mix with the melted butter until the crumbs are coated.
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Sprinkle the buttered stuffing topping evenly over the casserole.
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Bake for 1 hour, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
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Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 266.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.1g19%
- Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
- Cholesterol 89.0mg30%
- Sodium 82.2mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 6.0g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 27.6g56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
