Chicken Wild Rice Casserole: A Cozy, Healthy Twist on Comfort Food
Enjoy a delightful blend of flavors with this Chicken Wild Rice Casserole, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, chicken, celery, onion, garlic, mushroom soup, and chicken broth.
- Add the thyme, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like parsley or sage.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Wild Rice Casserole, comfort food, healthy recipes