CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

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With chicken, wild rice and homemade croutons, a serving of this hearty casserole is sure to satisfy.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired
1 package (6.2 oz) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
2 packages (9 oz each) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed
8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender but not brown.
  • Stir in flour, mixing well. Stir in half-and-half, water, sherry and seasoning packet from rice mix. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Stir in rice and chicken. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened. Pour into baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss bread cubes and almonds with 1/4 cup melted butter, using spoon. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

Candy Billeck
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This casserole is so comforting and delicious.


BabU Tamang
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I love the creamy sauce in this casserole.


Mahesh babu
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This is one of my favorite casseroles. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Dylan Tell
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This casserole is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Md Tmal chokidar
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This casserole is perfect for a potluck or family gathering.


PeRil Rakib
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Ramesh Frank
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I love the wild rice in this casserole. It gives it a unique flavor and texture.


Jay Perez
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Meer Sahil
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This is my go-to casserole for potlucks and family gatherings. It's always a hit!


Aani BaBa
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I love this casserole! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add extra mushrooms and celery.


Mahesh Kamati
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Asadullah Lasharie
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. The wild rice gives it a unique flavor and texture that I love.


MG MAHFUZ
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover chicken or turkey in it.


Shayan Rais
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Sajjawal Mughal
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the wild rice added a nutty flavor and texture. I also loved the creamy sauce. I will definitely be making this again!


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