Description
A warm, savory casserole blending tender shredded chicken, earthy wild rice, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, topped with crunchy almonds and fried onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 2 large chicken breasts)
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend
- 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)
- 1/2 cup crispy fried onions, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the wild rice. Combine rice and 3 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45–60 minutes, or until tender. Drain excess water and fluff.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add celery, onion, and carrots. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, add mushrooms, and sauté for another 5–7 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme. Add shredded chicken and stir until heated through.
- If using sherry, deglaze the pan with it, cooking for 1–2 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together mushroom soup, chicken soup, and milk until smooth.
- Pour cream soup mixture into the skillet, add wild rice and stir to combine.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with remaining butter. Pour mixture into the dish.
- Sprinkle toasted almonds and crispy fried onions on top (if using).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken or store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, wild rice, comfort food, family meal, savory