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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole for Cozy Nights — chef-tested restaurant-quality photo

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole for Cozy Nights

  • Author: Isabella Cortez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: 🍲 Comfort Classics & Casseroles
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Warm up your evenings with this creamy chicken and wild rice casserole, perfect for cozy nights. It’s hearty, delicious, and easy to prepare!


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked wild rice

1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded

1 cup cream of chicken soup

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup milk

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup onion, diced

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon paprika


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent.

3. Add the shredded chicken, cooked wild rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, and mixed vegetables to the skillet. Stir until well combined.

4. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.

5. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish.

6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.

7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.

8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.


Notes

Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasoning to taste.

This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: chicken, wild rice, casserole, comfort food