"Classic Chicken and Wild Rice Hotdish" is a beloved Midwestern comfort food that combines tender chicken, wild rice, vegetables, and a creamy sauce in one hearty dish. This flavorful casserole is not only a delicious meal but also a versatile one that can be easily customized to suit your tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a creamy or tangy sauce, or a combination of vegetables, there are endless variations to explore.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN WILD RICE HOTDISH
Provided by Molly Yeh
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the wild rice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until al dente, about 30 minutes. Drain the rice and set it aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion and a pinch of salt and cook until the vegetables are softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Mix together the chicken stock and cream in a measuring cup. Add a third of the stock mixture to the pot and cook until thickened slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in another third of the mixture and cook another minute or two. Add the remaining third and cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. The soup should coat the back of a spoon. Add the rosemary, black pepper and salt to taste. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
- Mix the butter crackers and olive oil in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish, spread a third of the soup on the bottom of the dish. Spread half of the rice on top of the soup and follow with half of the shredded chicken spread across the rice. Repeat the layers, then top with the remaining third of the soup mixture. Top with the butter cracker mixture. Bake until bubbly, about 45 minutes. If the cracker topping is getting too browned, cover with foil.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with ketchup on the side!
CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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
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
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 HOT DISH
A lot of wild rice is grown in our state, and every fall I drive up north to buy some from roadside stands. It always tastes so much better than the commercial brands in the store. This recipe is actually a combination of two recipes I received from friends. I've had many requests for it.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, pour water over rice; let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a skillet, brown ground beef and onion. Drain; add to rice with remaining ingredients except almonds. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 2 hours. Sprinkle almonds on top; bake, uncovered, 30 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE HOT DISH
The original recipe was prepared by Amy Thielen, in the October issue of Food Network magazine. I have substituted some ingredients due to unavailability and high cost. Green onions for leeks, evaporated milk and water for whole milk, sour cream for fresh cream and Rice a Roni Long Grain & Wild Rice for natural wild rice. This substitution saves time.
Provided by Montana Heart Song
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Empty contents of Rice a Roni box, 2 tblsps. butter, seasoning packet,.
- 1 2/3 cup water, bay leaf and chicken broth base into large frying pan. Bring to a boil, stir and cover. Turn heat to low. Cook 25 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf.
- Pour into large bowl and cover. Set aside.
- Preheat oven 375*.
- In frying pan, heat 2 tblsp. butter. Add chopped green onions, celery, salt and pepper. Saute until slightly golden.
- Stir in flour, evaporated milk, water. Wisk until mixed and creamy, about five minutes. Take off heat.
- Add sour cream, thyme, nutmeg. Mix.
- Add vegetable cream, chicken, half of the cheese to bowl.
- Coat 9 X 13 pan with remaining butter. Pour rice chicken cheese mix into.
- pan. Top with remaining cheese. Bake 25 minutes.
- Shake crackers in bag with olive oil.rack.
- Take out of oven, add crackers to the top. Bake 15 minutes until golden.
- Note: This dish can be baked without crackers. Then reheated with crackers on top, until hot and browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.3, Fat 43.1, SaturatedFat 21.7, Cholesterol 124.3, Sodium 674.2, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 23.9
CHICKEN RICE HOT DISH
"My mother used to make this comforting main dish to serve to a group," recalls Laurie Hobart of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. "When she became widowed, she converted the recipe to serve just herself. I often fix this simple stovetop supper when I'm eating alone."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter. Add broth, carrot, rice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Stir in chicken and parsley. Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until the rice and vegetable are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 1865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for fresh, organic produce and high-quality meat and poultry.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will result in dry, tough meat.
- Cook the rice according to the package directions: Different types of rice have different cooking times, so be sure to follow the directions on the package. If you're using wild rice, you'll need to cook it for a longer period of time than white rice.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of vegetables in your hotdish. Some good options include celery, carrots, peas, corn, and broccoli.
- Season the dish to taste: Be sure to season the hotdish to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a splash of hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Chicken and wild rice hotdish is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal, give chicken and wild rice hotdish a try.
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