Best 10 Companys Coming Chicken And Wild Rice Casserole Recipes

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Chicken and wild rice casserole is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion, especially when you have company coming over. It is a hearty and flavorful casserole that is sure to please everyone at the table. There are many different recipes for chicken and wild rice casserole, so you can find one that fits your taste and dietary needs. Whether you prefer a creamy casserole or a more savory one, there is a recipe out there for you.

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

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Looking for a delicious dinner recipe that's both comforting and easy to make? This baked chicken and wild rice casserole with mushrooms has you covered. Prepped in just 20 minutes with pantry ingredients and fresh chicken, this is one hearty meal that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6-oz.) pkg. long-grain and wild rice
3 to 3 1/2-lb. cut-up frying chicken, skinned if desired
1 cup sliced celery
1 (4 1/2-oz.) jar whole mushrooms, drained
2 cups water
1 (10 3/4-oz.) can condensed cream of chicken or cream of celery soup
Paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Pour uncooked rice over bottom of greased dish. Sprinkle evenly with seasoning mix packet. Arrange chicken pieces over rice. Spoon celery and mushrooms around chicken.
  • In medium saucepan, combine water and soup; mix well. Bring to a boil. Pour evenly over chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle chicken with paprika. Cover with foil.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 1 hour. Uncover; bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 1 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.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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This casserole dinner has it all - chicken, Progresso® broth, wild rice and mushrooms baked in a hearty meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (2 3/4 oz) instant simmer-and-serve wild rice
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup sliced leek
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
4 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 cup)
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook rice as directed on package, using 2 tablespoons of the butter and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms, leek and garlic in butter 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in flour. Gradually add milk; heat to boiling. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
  • In large bowl, mix cooked rice, milk mixture, chicken, broth, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt until blended. Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHICKEN-AND-WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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A tried-and-true chicken casserole that wins over family and guests time and time again.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Categories     Casserole

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (2.25-oz.) package sliced almonds, toasted
2 (6.2-oz.) boxes fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
¼ cup butter
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
5 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 (10 ¾-oz.) cans cream of mushroom soup
2 (8-oz.) cans chopped water chestnuts, drained
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups (16 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 4 to 6 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  • Prepare rice mixes according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add celery and onions. Sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken, next 6 ingredients, rice, and 3 cups cheese. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch baking dish or 2 (11- x 7-inch) baking dishes. Top with breadcrumbs.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese, and top with toasted almonds. Bake 5 minutes.

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 BROCCOLI COMPANY CASSEROLE



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This wonderful casserole is sure to chase away chilly evenings. It's full of chicken, ham, broccoli and rice. You won't believe it's light! -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed and drained
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2/3 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions, omitting the butter. In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer the rice, broccoli, chicken, ham, cheddar cheese and mushrooms., In a small bowl, combine the soup, yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and curry powder. Spread evenly over top of casserole; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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 WILD RICE CASSEROLE SUPREME



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While this may appear to be just another carbon copy wild rice recipe, there is one key difference...you don't have to cook your chicken ahead of time! Good enough for company or a potluck, but really very simple and total comfort food. It was a big hit in our family and will be a keeper for sure! The base recipe was a Silver award winner from Yankee Magazine recipe contest submitted by Glenna Anderson Muse, with a lot of changes.

Provided by terirose22

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (4 1/3 ounce) boxes wild rice mix
3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bitesized pieces
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 small red onion, diced (I omitted and used 1 teaspoon onion powder instead)
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, coarsely diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup light mayonnaise
salt and pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare the rice according to the package directions.
  • Place the cut up chicken breasts in the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch casserole dish.
  • Combine the rice with all of the remaining ingredients (except the cheese).
  • Spoon the rice mixture around the chicken breasts.
  • Sprinkle the cheese on the chicken and rice.
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and cook 15 minutes more, or until the cheese is brown and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.5, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 85.5, Sodium 965.2, Carbohydrate 55, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 10.2, Protein 31.5

WILD RICE AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I found this recipe years ago in a newspaper. Another good way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon butter
1 envelope hollandaise sauce mix
2/3 cup water
2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cups turkey, diced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed and drained

Steps:

  • Prepare rice following directions.
  • Cook onions and mushrooms in butter in a small saucepan.
  • Add sauce mix and water.
  • Cook, stirring, until thickened.
  • Combine rice, chicken and broccoli in a greased 2 qt.
  • casserole.
  • Spoon on sauce.
  • Bake, covered, at 350° for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.1, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 60.2, Sodium 255.7, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 20.9

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     Chicken Breasts

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

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Choose High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Use fresh, flavorful ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it stays tender and juicy.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onion, but you can add other vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms to make it even more flavorful.
  • Don't Skimp on the Herbs and Spices: Herbs and spices add a lot of flavor to the dish. Don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations to find what you like best.
  • Let the Casserole Rest Before Serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the casserole to set. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

This chicken and wild rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful wild rice, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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