Description
A comforting and creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole combining tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a hearty wild rice mixture, baked to perfection with a cheesy topping. This dish is perfect for a family-friendly meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Vegetables
- 6 ounces wild rice mixture (1 package)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 6 ounces brown mushrooms (or cremini), sliced
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce and Topping
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil for easy cleanup.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the diced onion and sliced mushrooms until they are slightly softened, which usually takes about 4-5 minutes.
- Cook Rice: Add the wild rice mixture to the saucepan along with the amount of water specified on the package. Cook the rice according to package directions until tender.
- Prepare Chicken: While the rice is cooking, season the cubed chicken breasts with dried basil, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken, turning to cook all sides until almost fully cooked through.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice and vegetables, browned chicken, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, chicken broth, and half (½ cup) of the shredded cheddar cheese. Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with foil to trap moisture during baking.
- Bake Covered: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.
- Add Cheese Topping: Carefully remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole.
- Bake Uncovered: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set and cool slightly for easier serving.
Notes
- This Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole is a rich, creamy, and cheesy dish that’s perfect for cozy family dinners.
- Using heavy-duty foil helps with easy cleanup and prevents messy spills.
- You can substitute brown mushrooms with cremini mushrooms for a slightly different flavor.
- For a lighter version, consider using low-fat sour cream and reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 496 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
