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Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Casserole for Cozy Nights

A comforting Chicken Wild Rice Casserole perfect for chilly evenings, combining tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and sautéed vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 cup Wild Rice Use as per package instructions.
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded or diced.
  • 1 cup Diced Onion
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 cup Chopped Carrots
  • 1 cup Diced Celery
  • 1 cup Sliced Mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute for olive oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Dried.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Or other cheese varieties.

Equipment

  • oven
  • medium saucepan
  • Large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the wild rice according to the package instructions, about 45 minutes.
  3. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and mushrooms in butter for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  4. Combine cooked wild rice, sautéed vegetables, and chicken in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  6. Mix melted butter with panko and Parmesan, then sprinkle over the casserole.
  7. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different vegetables or cheeses based on preference.

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