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Easy Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Casserole for Weeknight Dinner

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Make this hearty, creamy chicken wild rice casserole for a satisfying, one-dish family dinner. It uses simple ingredients and delivers classic comfort food flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
  • 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. Cook the wild rice blend according to package directions. Drain any excess water and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, shredded chicken, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, frozen vegetables, mushrooms, onion, thyme, and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients mix well.
  4. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
  6. While the casserole bakes, mix the shredded cheddar cheese, crushed butter crackers, and melted butter together in a small bowl.
  7. After 25 minutes, sprinkle the cheese and cracker topping evenly over the casserole.
  8. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly throughout.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground chicken for shredded chicken; cook it first with the onion until no pink remains.
  • For a make-ahead option, assemble the casserole completely (without the topping) and cover it tightly. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours, then add 10 minutes to the initial bake time before adding the topping.
  • Use store-bought cooked chicken to save time on busy weeknights.

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