Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Chicken Wild Rice Casserole Recipe, a wholesome dish that combines tender chicken and nutty wild rice with a medley of fresh vegetables. Topped with crispy bread cubes, this casserole is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy gatherings. With its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, it serves as a nourishing meal that will please everyone at the table. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, this casserole can even be made ahead of time for busy days. Enjoy a hearty serving and make lasting memories around the dinner table!
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 works best)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large baking dish, combine the chopped 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.
- After the rice is cooked, remove from the oven and add raw chicken pieces and creamy sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Melt remaining butter and toss with bread cubes (optional). Arrange on top of the casserole.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg