How to Make Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, there's nothing quite like a hearty casserole. And if you're a fan of creamy, flavorful dishes, then you're going to love this Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Casserole. This dish is a perfect combination of tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a rich, creamy sauce that makes it the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

What makes this casserole particularly special is the use of wild rice. Unlike regular white rice, wild rice has a chewy texture and a distinct, nutty flavor tha...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice mix
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 large mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) jar Classico® Fresh Four Cheese Alfredo Sauce, divided
  • 20 saltine crackers, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute until they release some moisture and begin to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove mushrooms from pan.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in the same skillet. Saute chicken pieces until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • Combine the rice, chicken, mushrooms, and 3/4 of the jar of Alfredo sauce in the prepared baking dish. Mix well, and then spread remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle crushed crackers evenly over casserole and drizzle 1 tablespoon melted butter over top.
  • Bake until heated through and topping is golden, about 30 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    505 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 1337mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 352mg