Description
Chicken Wild Rice Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender chicken, wild rice, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, topped with cubes of bread for a crunchy finish.
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 5 carrots, chopped
- 5 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup wild rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
- 10 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp poultry seasoning
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 3-4 cups cubed bread (sturdy, dry, or day-old bread works best)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, melt 5 tbsp butter and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in flour, salt, and poultry seasoning. Cook 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth and milk, stirring until thickened.
- Add wild rice and cook according to package instructions until slightly tender.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with remaining butter and cubed bread.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for a better crunchy topping.
- Feel free to add mushrooms or peas for extra flavor and texture.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 2-3 days and reheat easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American