Best 8 Chicken Sausage And Wild Rice Casserole Recipes

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Chicken sausage and wild rice casserole is an amazingly delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a hearty family meal. This flavorful casserole combines savory chicken sausage, nutty wild rice, and a creamy sauce with fresh vegetables, creating a delectable dish that is sure to be a hit. It's a versatile recipe that can be adapted to your own personal preferences, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken sausage. With its hearty ingredients and satisfying flavors, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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 WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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A creamy chicken, wild rice, and mushroom casserole. This elegant, tasty recipe may be made in advance and baked right before company arrives! It's a real family favorite! Serve with French-style green beans or broccoli, fruit salad and French bread. That's all you need.

Provided by KITKATY

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
1 cup water
1 cup dry white wine
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 onion, sliced
1 cup chopped celery
2 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice mix
1 (16 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a large pot with water, wine, salt, curry powder, onion, and celery. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove from heat, strain (reserving broth), and refrigerate to cool. Remove chicken meat from bone, and cut into bite size pieces.
  • Prepare the rice mix according to package directions. Replace the specified amount of liquid with the same amount of the reserved broth.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl combine the chicken, rice, and mushrooms. Blend in the sour cream and soup. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 87.7 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1325.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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While this special chicken and wild rice casserole is perfect for a company dinner, it's so good that I often make it for everyday family meals. We think it is very nice served with some crusty rolls or French bread. -Elizabeth Tokariuk, Lethbridge, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 cups cooked wild rice
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cream, chicken, rice, mushrooms, pimientos and parsley; heat through. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SAUSAGE AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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You can assemble this casserole and refrigerate until ready to bake. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.-Elsie Pritschau, Ravenna, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add the rice and sausage. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 890mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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One of my all time favorites! A wonderful blend of flavors. It is also a good recipe to freeze. I divide it in half, bake one and freeze one. Try it!!

Provided by lhbishop

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces chicken breasts, boiled (reserve stock)
1 (6 3/4 ounce) package uncle ben's long grain and wild rice blend, with seasoning
1/2 lb hot sausage
2 medium chopped onions
2 98% fat-free condensed mushroom soup
breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cook rice as directed using chicken stock as water.
  • Pull chicken from the bone and chop.
  • Fry sausage and drain. (I rinse with hot water to reduce fat.)
  • Saute onions.
  • Add soup to onion and sausage and pour into casserole.
  • Top with chopped chicken, then rice.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  • Cook covered with foil. B.
  • ake at 350* for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.6, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 68.2, Sodium 389.3, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 17.7

COUNTRY WILD RICE WITH SAUSAGE



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups long-grain and wild rice mix, rinsed
3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces pork breakfast sausage, removed from casing
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the rice and cook, toasting until the rice begins to smell nutty, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock along with some salt and bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, about 25 minutes
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon oil along with the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, pepper and a generous pinch of salt and cook until just tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, sausage, thyme and sage, and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes more.
  • When the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, turn off the heat, remove the lid and add the sausage and vegetables. Fluff and stir gently with a fork to combine. Add the rice to a serving dish and sprinkle with the chives before serving hot.

SUPER VEGGIE CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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An updated version of your mom's chicken casserole with lots of hidden veggies to please even the pickiest eaters.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium carrots, diced
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (6.0 ounce) package UNCLE BEN'S® Long Grain & Wild Rice Original Recipe
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, chopped
½ medium onion, diced
1 cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed
1 cup packed fresh spinach, chopped
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (10.75 ounce) can reduced fat condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place carrots in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1 tablespoon water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; poke holes in wrap to vent. Microwave on High for 1 minute. Drain.
  • Combine chicken, rice and contents of seasoning packet, carrots, mushrooms, onion, peas, and spinach in a bowl. Stir in broth and soup. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover with foil.
  • Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake until hot and bubbling, about 45 more minutes. Top with shredded cheese just before casserole is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 851.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CHICKEN CASSEROLE W/ PORK SAUSAGE & BROWN & WILD RICE



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Entered for safe-keeping, this was one of MDM's favorite casseroles to serve at bridge parties, from "Flavored with Tradition: A Collection of Recipes from Charleston, Atlanta, and Richmond".

Provided by KateL

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large chicken breasts, cooked (bone in)
13 ounces uncle ben's long grain brown and wild rice mix
1 lb hot pork sausage
21 1/2 ounces canned cream of mushroom soup
1/2 lb mushroom, sauteed in
2 teaspoons butter, for 5 minutes at medium heat
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (from day old bread or 3/4 cup bread crumbs and 3/4 cup Pepperidge Farm stuffing mix)
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • Cook bone-in chicken breasts in a large pot with desired seasonings (celery leaves, bay leaf, salt and pepper). Remove and let cool, reserving 1/2 cup chicken stock and debone chicken.
  • Cook rice according to package (Ready rice takes 90 seconds in the microwave).
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet cook sausage until brown, break into bits, and pour off fat.
  • Stir in mushroom soup, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, reserved chicken stock, chicken and rice.
  • Put into a greased baking dish and cover with buttered crumbs. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
  • Can be made a day ahead or frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.1, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 104.8, Sodium 966.2, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 28.8

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful casserole, use a flavorful chicken sausage, such as one made with herbs or spices.
  • If you don't have wild rice, you can use brown rice or white rice instead.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and then cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad.

Conclusion:

Chicken sausage and wild rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken sausage. The casserole is hearty and filling, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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