Best 10 Contest Winning Chicken Wild Rice Casserole Recipes

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A winning combination of tender chicken, wild rice, and a creamy sauce is what you need to bring home the blue ribbon in your next cooking competition. Chicken wild rice casserole is a flavorful and comforting dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. Here we will break down the secrets to making the best chicken wild rice casserole that will have everyone asking for your recipe. From choosing the right ingredients to perfecting the cooking techniques, we'll guide you through each step, ensuring you create a mouthwatering dish that will earn you the coveted first prize.

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

CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN WILD RICE CASSEROLE



Contest-Winning Chicken Wild Rice Casserole image

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 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.

CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN WILD RICE CASSEROLE



Contest-Winning Chicken Wild Rice Casserole image

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.

CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN WILD RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE



Contest-Winning Chicken Wild Rice Casserole Recipe image

While this special dish is perfect for a company dinner, it's also just too good not to make often for everyday family meals. We think it is very nice served with some crusty rolls or French bread. -Elizabeth Tokariuk, Lethbridge, Alberta

Provided by www.tasteofhome.com

Time 50m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup butter or margarine
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:

  • For complete instructions, visit the original site at https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/contest-winning-chicken-wild-rice-casserole

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize serving, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 1554 mg, Cholesterol 101 mg, SaturatedFat 9 g, Calories 878 kcal, Carbohydrate 95 g, Protein 48 mg, Fat 34 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.

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 MUSHROOM WILD RICE



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This colorful casserole is a standout from my mother's collection of family recipes. Excellent texture and taste guarantee it won't play second fiddle to either the turkey or the pumpkin pie! -Charlene Baert, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups water
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 teaspoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
8 bacon strips, diced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the water, wild rice, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Stir in brown rice. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes longer or until rice is tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute the mushrooms, onion, peppers and celery until vegetables are tender. Stir in broth and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. , Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into the mushroom mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; stir in almonds and bacon. Drain rice; add mushroom mixture., Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Goes great with roast turkey, chicken, salmon, or trout. An impressive dish to have when guests arrive. Very hearty eating.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Rice

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup wild rice, uncooked
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (chicken broth ok)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Place rice in a strainer or sieve and rinse with cold water for about 1 minute, scouring rice with fingers; drain.
  • Place rice in a saucepan with the broth and salt; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 40-45 minutes or until tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
  • If when tender, any liquid remains, drain it.
  • Cook the mushrooms, onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic in butter in a skillet until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix together the rice, vegetables, and cheese, and spread in a greased 2-quart casserole.
  • Cover the pan and bake at 325F for 35-45 minutes or until the casserole is heated through nicely.
  • Garnish with toasted almonds before serving.

WINNING CREAMY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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French onion dip lends a tangy accent to this cheesy rice bake from Jaky Broussard of Greensboro, Alabama. Short prep time means you can eat deliciously without spending hours in the kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup uncooked instant rice
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/3 cup French onion dip
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, onion dip, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stir in rice and onion., Spread half of the rice mixture into a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with chicken, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and green chilies. Top with remaining rice mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1085mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE SUPREME



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

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups cooked chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend (Uncle Ben's Original Recipe)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped fine
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
2 (14 ounce) cans French style green beans, drained
1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons snipped parsley
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (juice from 1/2 lemon)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 1/2 cups seasoned stuffing mix
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook rice according to package directions, adding the chopped onion in to the pot during the last few minutes of cooking time.
  • In a buttered 13 x 9 inch baking dish, stir together the rice & onion mixture, the chicken, mushrooms, chestnuts, soup, beans, pimiento, pepper, parsley, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and sliced almonds.
  • Spoon the topping mixture evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
  • Note: Also good using 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese as a topping (in place of the stuffing mixture), add the cheese during the last 15 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.7, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 82.6, Sodium 783.8, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 19.4

Tips:

  • Use cooked chicken. This will save you time and effort, and it will also help to ensure that your casserole is evenly cooked.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your casserole. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. Cheddar, Swiss, and Parmesan are all good choices, but you can also try using a more unique cheese, such as feta or goat cheese.
  • Add some herbs and spices to your casserole. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, sage, and black pepper.
  • Make sure your casserole is cooked through before serving. The internal temperature of the casserole should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Conclusion:

    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. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful wild rice, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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