Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting Chicken Wild Rice Casserole. Bursting with tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and a creamy sauce, this dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings. Quick to prepare, it brings together simple ingredients for a flavor-packed meal that will warm your heart and soul.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1 cup fresh carrots, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh celery, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the finely chopped carrots, celery, and onion until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the diced chicken and wild rice to the skillet, stirring until combined.
- Pour in the chicken broth and cream of mushroom soup; mix well until everything is coated.
- Season with thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir again.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg