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Satisfy Your Cravings with Easy Homemade Comfort Food

A comforting Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Casserole that's quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Chicken breast cooked, can use leftover rotisserie chicken
  • 1.5 cups Wild rice blend
  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup can use homemade version
  • 1.5 cups Milk can substitute with almond or oat milk
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper fresh cracked preferred
  • 1 tsp Thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 bunch Parsley fresh for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • saucepan
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  2. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter, add chopped onion and celery, and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook undisturbed for about 3-4 minutes until browned. Stir to combine.
  4. Stir the mushroom mixture with 1.5 cups of wild rice and toast lightly for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and a splash of dry white wine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  6. In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour, then gradually add 1.5 cups of whole milk, whisking until thickened.
  7. Mix the creamy sauce into the skillet with wild rice, nestle chicken on top. Preheat oven to 400°F and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven, let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for using up leftovers and can customize with different vegetables or proteins.

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