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Creamy Wild Rice Casserole
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Creamy Wild Rice Casserole

A delicious and hearty comfort food recipe combining wild rice, chicken, and vegetables in a creamy sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Kitchen: American
Keyword: cheesey potatoes easy recipe, comfort food recipes, easy recipes, wild rice casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Dorothy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the wild rice according to package instructions.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Add the cooked wild rice, shredded chicken, celery, onion, carrots, and half of the cheese to the bowl. Mix well.
  5. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread evenly.
  6. Top with the remaining cheese and sliced almonds, if using.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
  8. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with mushrooms and use vegetable broth-based soups.