Best 8 Chicken Wild Rice Chowder Recipes

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Have you ever been in the mood for something comforting and flavorful on a chilly day? Then this chicken wild rice chowder is just what you need. This hearty and creamy soup is packed with tender chicken, wild rice, and an array of vegetables, all simmered in a savory broth. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and it's also great for serving at a dinner party. With its combination of textures and flavors, this chicken wild rice chowder is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CHOWDER



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When I was a little girl, my mamaw made a chicken casserole which was simple for the time, but comforting. I've converted it into a chowder, and for ease of preparation this uses rotisserie chicken breasts.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
½ cup sliced mushrooms
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) box uncooked long grain and wild rice mix, with seasoning packet
1 ¾ cups water
3 cups cubed, cooked chicken
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
1 cup freshly grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and add butter. Add mushrooms, shallot, and garlic to the melted butter, and saute until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in rice and seasoning packet. Pour in water. Add chicken, hit cancel, and close and lock the lid.
  • Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Select Saute function and add condensed soup, half-and-half, chicken broth, and pimento peppers. Stir to combine. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 96.3 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1039.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CHICKEN WILD RICE CHOWDER



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This is comfort food at it's finest, and perfect for that cold weather hump-day to help get you through the rest of the week.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2-2/3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, rice, cream and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CHOWDER



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Leftover chicken combine with wild rice, carrots, and mushrooms in this chunky soup that is a quick and easy meal.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sliced carrots (2 medium)
1 cup sliced celery (2 stalks)
1 cup quartered mushrooms
3 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 14 ounce cans chicken broth
Chicken from Creamy Basil Chicken, chopped (www.bhg.com)
0.75 cup cooked wild rice
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
1.5 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • In a saucepan cook carrots, celery, and mushrooms in hot butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in flour. Add broth, chicken, wild rice, and pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened. Stir in half-and-half; heat through. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1019 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 22 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g

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.

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.

CHICKEN WILD RICE CHOWDER



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

Provided by 55tbird

Categories     Chowders

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 2/3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 (8 7/8 ounce) package ready to serve long grain and wild rice blend
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, onion and celery in butter til tender.
  • Stir in flour til blended; gradually add broth.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or til thickened.
  • Stir in chicken, rice, cream and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.1, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 99.3, Sodium 860, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 34.2

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE BAKE



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Creamy, cheesy good. Good chicken and wild rice baked casserole to feed a crowd.

Provided by Shelly

Categories     Rice Casserole

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (6.1 ounce) boxes fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
1 ¾ cups water
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large sweet onion, chopped
5 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup soft bread crumbs
¼ cup sliced toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Combine rice, contents of included seasoning packet, 1 3/4 cups water, and 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low, and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt remaining butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large baking dish with cooked rice. Add chicken, 3 cups Cheddar cheese, condensed soup, water chestnuts, sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper and stir until well mixed. Top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and almonds and continue to bake until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 137.2 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 1443.2 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CHICKEN AND RICE CHOWDER



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Make and share this Chicken and Rice Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup water
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
2 teaspoons thyme
salt and pepper
1/2 cup brown rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth and water to a boil and add the chicken. Add thyme and season with salt and pepper; add rice and reduce heat.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery; cook until onions are translucent. Add flour to the mix and combine well. Add this mixture to the chicken broth mixture in the saucepan.
  • Stir milk into everything and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 20-30 minutes.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your chowder. Use fresh, organic vegetables, and high-quality chicken broth.
  • Cook the Chicken Ahead of Time: You can save time by cooking the chicken ahead of time. This can be done the day before or even a few days in advance.
  • Sauté the Vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables in butter or olive oil will help to bring out their flavor and add depth to the chowder.
  • Use a Good Quality Broth: The broth is the base of your chowder, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or a combination of both.
  • Add the Rice Last: Add the rice last so that it doesn't overcook and become mushy.
  • Season to Taste: Taste the chowder as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Garnish Before Serving: Garnish the chowder with fresh herbs, croutons, or a dollop of sour cream before serving.

Conclusion:

Chicken wild rice chowder is a hearty and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy broth, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, this chowder is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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