Description
A comforting creamy chicken wild rice casserole loaded with tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and rich flavors, perfect for an easy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Cook wild rice according to package instructions using chicken broth.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add cooked chicken, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in cooked wild rice.
- Pour in heavy cream and milk, mixing well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken works well for this recipe. Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: creamy chicken wild rice casserole, chicken casserole, wild rice, comfort food