Description

Chicken Wild Rice Casserole is a creamy, comforting bake that blends tender chicken, nutty wild rice, onions, mushrooms, and a rich sour cream–cream of chicken sauce. This Minnesota-inspired classic delivers cozy, family-friendly flavor in one pan. Easy to assemble, endlessly adaptable, and ideal for weeknights or potlucks, it bakes until bubbly and golden and pairs well with a simple salad or steamed vegetables. It’s easy to customize with frozen peas, carrots, or extra cheese. Great gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups cooked wild rice
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded Swiss or Monterey Jack cheese
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried parsley
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Optional topping: 1 cup buttered breadcrumbs or crushed crackers

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms until softened.
In a large bowl, combine cooked wild rice, shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, chicken broth, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, cheese, thyme, parsley, pepper, and salt.
Mix until fully combined, then spread evenly in the baking dish.
Add breadcrumb topping if desired.
Bake 45–50 minutes or until bubbly and lightly golden.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Tip: Use leftover cooked wild rice and chicken to speed up prep.
For gluten-free option, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Make ahead: assemble and refrigerate; bake later, adding about 15 minutes to the bake time if cold.
Leftovers refrigerate well for 3–4 days; reheat gently.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/8 of recipe)
Calories: Approx. 330
Sugar: Approx. 5 g
Sodium: Approx. 900 mg
Fat: Approx. 25 g
Saturated Fat: Approx. 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 35 g
Fiber: Approx. 3 g
Protein: Approx. 28 g
Cholesterol: Approx. 150 mg

Keywords: Chicken Wild Rice Casserole, Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Bake, Minnesota comfort food, easy casserole, chicken and wild rice, family dinner, cozy weeknight meal