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Easy Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

A square serving of creamy chicken and wild rice casserole topped with melted, golden cheddar cheese.
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Make this easy, creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole for a hearty, comforting family dinner. This recipe simplifies classic flavors for your busy weeknight schedule.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked wild rice blend
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, frozen vegetables, chopped onion, mushrooms (if using), thyme, pepper, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole mixture.
  5. In a small bowl, toss the crushed butter crackers with the melted butter. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the cheese layer.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly throughout and the topping is golden brown.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • If you do not have cooked chicken, you can cook 1 pound of chicken breasts by simmering them in broth until done, then shredding them.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute one can of cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery soup.
  • You can prepare this entire casserole, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10 minutes to the bake time if cooking straight from the refrigerator.

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