Description
A warm and comforting casserole with tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and seasonal veggies, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups seasonal vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers, etc.)
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth or heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
Instructions
- Prep Your Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Rest and shred.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Toss in the Veggies: Add seasonal veggies and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Combine Everything: In a large bowl, mix sautéed veggies, shredded chicken, cooked wild rice, herbs, salt, and pepper. Pour in broth or cream.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour into a greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes.
- Serve it Up: Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to set the casserole.
Notes
For added flavor, top with cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking or experiment with different vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, wild rice, comfort food, family dinner, cozy meal