Best 12 Asparagus Chicken Wild Rice Casserole Recipes

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If you're in search of a delectable and comforting meal that combines the goodness of vegetables, protein, and a nutty grain, then the asparagus chicken wild rice casserole is the perfect dish for you. This casserole is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender asparagus, succulent chicken, and aromatic wild rice, all enveloped in a creamy and flavorful sauce. It’s a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a hearty side, making it a perfect choice for both casual family dinners and special occasions.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS, CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE



Asparagus, Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole Recipe image

Casseroles are the easiest to do in the cookbook and for a nice healthy touch to it, we've added some asparagus chicken in this savory casserole dish.

Provided by Recipes.net Team

Categories     Casserole

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 halves boneless chicken breast
1 cup rinsed, uncooked wild rice
1 ½ lb trimmed, fresh asparagus
1 can undiluted cream of mushroom soup
2 cup chicken broth
14 oz with liquid mushrooms
2 tbsp or margarine butter
½ pkg onion soup mix
¼ cup melted,or margarine butter
paprika

Steps:

  • Spread rice in a 7x11-inch baking pan.
  • Add the chicken broth and mushrooms; dot with 2 tbsp. butter.
  • Place chicken breasts in the center of baking dish; sprinkle with the onion soup mix.
  • Spoon mushroom soup over all.
  • Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
  • Arrange asparagus around outer edges of baking dish; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes more or until asparagus is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.00kcal, Carbohydrate 28.00g, Cholesterol 147.00mg, Fat 19.00g, Fiber 4.00g, Protein 58.00g, SaturatedFat 4.00g, ServingSize 6.00, Sodium 1,057.00mg, Sugar 3.00g

ASPARAGUS, CHICKEN, WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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I found this recipe several years ago while looking for something unusual but simple I could prepare for company. I could prepare for company. It's a dish that I've served many times since then-with a salad and rolls, it makes a complete meal. My husband and I both grew up in the country. We're living in a suburb of a big city now, but we hope to move to a rural area. Meanwhile, two small children, home improvement projects, sewing and needlework keep me busy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
6 tablespoons butter, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

Steps:

  • Spread rice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Add the broth and mushrooms; dot with 2 tablespoons butter. Arrange chicken in center of dish; sprinkle with onion soup mix. Spoon mushroom soup over top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Arrange asparagus around edges of dish. Melt remaining butter; brush over asparagus and sprinkle with paprika. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until asparagus is tender.

Nutrition Facts :

ASPARAGUS, CHICKEN, WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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We are growing asparagus, can't wait for it to be coming out of our ears!!! Tweaked this recipe from "A Taste of Country," reducing salt,and changing some other ingredients. Baking time total is 1 hour and 20 minutes

Provided by Justmez2

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7 ounce) box Rice-A-Roni third-less salt wild rice
2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, no msg
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, with liquid
2 tablespoons butter
4 boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Spread rice in a 7" x 11" baking pan (corning dish).
  • Add chicken broth and mushrooms; dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Place chicken breast in the center; sprinkle with garlic and onion powders.
  • Spoon mushroom soup over all.
  • Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Remove and arrange asparagus around outer edges of baking dish; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes more or until asparagus is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 85.4, Sodium 459.6, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 23.6

ASPARAGUS AND LEMON CHICKEN WITH RICE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch slices
Salt and pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup water, white wine or chicken stock
3 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet heat the oil over medium high heat. Season the chicken pieces with the salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and red pepper. Add the asparagus and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the zest and 1/2 cup liquid and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Serve immediately over hot rice.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Two 6-ounce boxes long-grain and wild rice mix, such as Uncle Ben's
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing dish
16 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced, or two 4 1/2-ounce cans sliced mushrooms, drained (reserve the liquid)
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups half-and-half
4 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced
1 cup toasted slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sliced pimientos
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the long-grain and wild rice mixes according to the package directions. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch casserole dish.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and onions and saute until the onions are translucent. Stir in the flour, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly stir the broth (and reserved canned mushroom liquid if using) into the onion mixture, then stir in the half-and-half. Cook until the mixture has thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, rice, toasted almonds, pimientos, parsley, salt and pepper into the wet mixture. Pour everything into the prepared casserole dish and bake, uncovered, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS OVER WILD RICE



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This came from recipetips.com. "The distinct taste and texture of wild rice is a perfect complement to the chicken and asparagus in this dish." A healthy dish with a nice presentation!

Provided by yogiclarebear

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked wild rice
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 pieces
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 shallot, chopped
8 ounces fresh asparagus, washed and trimmed to 1 1/2 pieces
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons skim milk, cold
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 cup fat-free chicken broth
salt and pepper
lemon juice

Steps:

  • Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Add the shallots and cook until tender, about 1 minute.
  • Add chicken, cooking until no pink remains.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about a minute. Spoon chicken mixture into a bowl and set aside.
  • Add asparagus to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, 6-8 minutes, until asparagus is bright green and starting to tender.
  • Add wine and cook, stirring, until it evaporates. Remove asparagus to the chicken bowl.
  • Remove pan from heat. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and skim milk, mixing well. Add it to the pan along with the chicken broth and return pan to heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
  • Return chicken and asparagus to the pan and mix with the sauce. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for another 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve chicken and asparagus over the wild rice, drizzle with lemon juice to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.9, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 66.1, Sodium 337.3, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 36.5

CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This nostalgic dish evokes the Old School casseroles your grandmother used to make-but in easy mode to make it quick, delicious, and great for a weeknight. Rotisserie chicken and precooked rice (or leftover rice) are combined with easy-prep veggies and baked with a flour-thickened broth that has a little sour cream added for creaminess.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cups sliced mixed mushrooms (10 ounces)
2 shallots, minced
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
4 cups shredded chicken, from a small rotisserie chicken
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add mushrooms and shallots and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms are tender and browned, 10 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the flour. Stir to combine and cook 1 minute.
  • Add chicken broth, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil. Add chicken and rice and return to a simmer. Stir in peas, parsley, and sour cream; season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs.
  • Bake until top is golden brown and mixture is warm throughout, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616 g, Fat 42 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 11 g

ASPARAGUS AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



Asparagus and Wild Rice Casserole image

I learned the fun of cooking as a child. I love to create as I cook- this recipe is a combination of several different asparagus dishes. It's also tasty with pieces of cooked duck added to the wild rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups cooked wild rice
2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces and cooked
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 bacon strips, diced and cooked

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add flour and salt; stir to make a paste. Add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Cool 1 minute more. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream until smooth. , In a greased 11x7-in. baking dish, layer wild rice, asparagus, sour cream mixture, cheese and bacon. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE (SOUTHERN LIVING) RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole (Southern Living) Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by ccoutant

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients
1 * 1 (6.2-ounce) package fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
2 * 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 * 1 (8-ounce) package fresh mushroom slices
3 * 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
2/3 * 2/3 cup Italian dressing
1 * 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream

Steps:

  • Preparation Cook rice in a large saucepan according to package directions, using 2 cans chicken broth instead of water. Add mushrooms before the last 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, dressing, and sour cream; spoon into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes.

CREAMY CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4/5)



Creamy Chicken & Asparagus Casserole Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-25010

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. fresh asparagus, chopped into 2 inch pieces
salt and pepper for seasoning
3 to 4 cups of chicken, cooked, chopped or diced
Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup (I use Pinch of Yum's recipe) or you can use 2 cans of your favorite Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
1 (14 oz.) package dry herb stuffing mix
4 Tbsp. butter
2 cups water

Steps:

  • 1.Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees. 2.Lightly spray the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole dish with non stick cooking spray. 3.Evenly place the chopped, uncooked asparagus into the bottom of the dish. 4.Season with a little salt & pepper. 5.Add the chopped chicken breast evenly, on top of the asparagus. 6.Combine your Cream of Chicken Soup with the mayonnaise, and the lemon juice and whisk together in a small bowl until well combined. 7.Add 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese and stir. 8.Pour over the chicken and asparagus. 9.In a large pot, melt 4 Tbsp. of butter and add the 2 cups of water to it and stir. 10.Add the dry herb stuffing mix and moisten. 11.It shouldn't be really wet. 12.Top the creamy mixture with the herb stuffing mix and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top. 13.Bake uncovered for 30- 35 minutes or until bubbly and slightly crispy on top. 14.Serve warm with a salad and fresh bread. 15.Serves 6. 16.* To make ahead of time, put everything together as usual except the herb stuffing topping, cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, prepare and add the stuffing topping and bake as usual. You may need just a few minutes longer for baking because it will be cold. Enjoy!

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole image

With chicken, wild rice and homemade croutons, a serving of this hearty casserole is sure to satisfy.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired
1 package (6.2 oz) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
2 packages (9 oz each) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed
8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender but not brown.
  • Stir in flour, mixing well. Stir in half-and-half, water, sherry and seasoning packet from rice mix. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Stir in rice and chicken. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened. Pour into baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss bread cubes and almonds with 1/4 cup melted butter, using spoon. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

WILD RICE CASSEROLE II



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Quick, easy and very savory! This is a great sidedish recipe for chicken or pork!!

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup uncooked wild rice
½ cup water chestnuts, sliced
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
½ cup onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • In a 1 1/2 quart baking dish, mix chicken broth, uncooked wild rice, water chestnuts, 2 tablespoons butter and salt.
  • Cover, and bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes.
  • While rice mixture is baking, melt remaining butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place mushrooms and onion in skillet, and slowly cook and stir until tender. Stir mushrooms and onion into the wild rice mixture, cover, and continue baking 30 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 335.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or leftover chicken from a previous meal.
  • If you don't have wild rice, you can use brown rice or white rice instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as broccoli, carrots, or mushrooms.
  • If you like a cheesy casserole, you can add some shredded cheddar cheese or Parmesan cheese to the top before baking.
  • Serve the casserole with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Asparagus chicken wild rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The casserole is creamy and flavorful, and the wild rice adds a nutty flavor and chewy texture. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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