Description
A comforting and creamy casserole featuring tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and a savory blend of herbs, perfect for a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Rice:
- 4–5 cups cooked long grain and wild rice (about 8 oz or 1 to 1.25 cups uncooked)
For the Casserole:
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 can cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dry basil or oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed or shredded
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dry parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, and herbs. Stir to combine.
- Add Rice and Chicken: Mix in cooked rice and chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare Casserole: Transfer mixture to the baking dish. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked vegetables like peas or carrots for extra texture and flavor.
- Feel free to customize the herbs and seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken and wild rice casserole, creamy casserole, comfort food recipe
