Best 10 Chicken Wild Rice Casserole With Dried Cherries Recipes

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"Chicken Wild Rice Casserole with Dried Cherries" is a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken, earthy wild rice, vibrant dried cherries, and a creamy sauce. This casserole is not only easy to prepare but also offers a delicious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The combination of dried cherries and wild rice creates a unique and flavorful twist on a classic casserole, and the creamy sauce adds a touch of richness and creaminess. Whether you're looking for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, this casserole is sure to impress.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN-WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (6.2 oz) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 medium unpeeled eating apple, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup chopped dried cherries
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Cook rice mix as directed on package, omitting butter. On large cookie sheet, spread rice evenly in thin layer. Let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cool.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix chicken, apple, bell pepper, celery, apricots and cherries. In small bowl, mix soy sauce, water, sugar and vinegar until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add rice and soy sauce mixture to apple mixture; toss gently until coated. Add peanuts; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pineapple

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 cups wild rice, cooked
4 1/2 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 -4 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 lb mushroom, thinly sliced
1 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup cherries

Steps:

  • Preparation:
  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a heavy saucepan melt 3 1/2 tablespoons of butter over moderately low heat. Add flour and cook, whisking for 3 minutes. Add broth, bring mixture to a boil, and simmer it, whisking occasionally for 15 minutes.
  • While sauce is simmering, in a skillet cook shallots and mushrooms in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is evaporated.
  • Add mushroom mixture to sauce and stir in cream, nutmeg, lemon juice, chicken, cranberries or cherries, rice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer mixture to a 13 x 9-inch baking dish and bake casserole covered, in the middle of preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, bake casserole for 15- 25 additional minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Garnish casserole with additional cherries or cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.7, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 102, Sodium 434, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 24.8

CHICKEN-WILD RICE CASSEROLE WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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Check out this hearty chicken and rice casserole - perfect for a slow cooked flavorful dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
1/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1 tablespoon instant chopped onion
1 cup baby-cut carrots
2 medium stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 cup chunky applesauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 chicken drumsticks, skin removed (about 2 pounds)
8 chicken thighs, skin removed (about 2 pounds)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed beefy mushroom soup
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Mix wild rice, cherries, onion, carrots, celery, applesauce and salt in 6-quart slow cooker. Arrange chicken drumsticks and thighs over rice mixture. Pour soup over chicken; pour broth over all. Sprinkle thyme on chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until wild rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg

WILD RICE WITH CHERRIES



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups good chicken stock
1 cup wild rice, thoroughly rinsed
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup roughly chopped dried cherries
1/2 cup toasted and roughly chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, add the stock, wild rice and salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and is beginning to split, about 30 to 40 minutes. Drain of any excess liquid and fold in the cherries, nuts and parsley. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and serve.

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.

WILD RICE-CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Easy and tasty rice and chicken dish for that leftover chicken or turkey. There is never any leftovers.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken or 2 cups turkey

Steps:

  • Prepare rice mix according to package directions.
  • While rice is cooking, cook onion and celery in butter until tender.
  • Stir in soup, sour cream, wine, and curry.
  • Stir in chicken and cooked rice.
  • Turn into a 2 quart casserole or a 12x7x2 inch baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir before serving.

WILD RICE CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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My husband of 51 years loves to eat and I love to cook, so we're both happy when I make this casserole. It's nice and creamy with a little crunch from almonds. The chicken is canned, but you'd never know it from the taste.-Mrs. Darrell Plinsky, Wichita, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped almonds
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10 ounces) chunk white chicken, drained

Steps:

  • Prepare the rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute the onion, almonds and parsley in butter for 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender and almonds are lightly toasted., In a large bowl, combine the flour, milk, broth, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in the chicken, rice and vegetables., Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish (mixture will be thin). Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

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.

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:

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it according to the recipe instructions. Then, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat it in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
  • If you don't have dried cherries on hand, you can use other dried fruits, such as cranberries, raisins, or apricots.
  • To make the casserole more festive, garnish it with fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, or rosemary.

Conclusion:

This chicken 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. The casserole is made with a creamy sauce, wild rice, chicken, dried cherries, and vegetables. It is baked until golden brown and bubbly. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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