A combination of wild rice, mushrooms, and chicken is baked in a quick, creamy, cheesy sauce for a dish everyone will love!
I have partnered with Reynolds Wrap® to bring you this delicious chicken casserole recipe.
Time Saving Tips
A budget friendly crowd-pleaser, this recipe is very versatile!
The shortcut sauce requires no roux or slurry making it quick to stir together. To save cleanup time, line the pan with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil before adding the casserole ingredients. I like using Heavy Duty Foil in this recipe as it’s extra strong and durable. Use leftover rice, meat, or veggies!
Made in the U.S.A., Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil is perfect for lining pans for everything from lasagna to turkey dinner! The new box has a tab that keeps it fully closed for easy storage!
Ingredients and Variations
RICE: Wild rice mixtures can vary in both the types of rice in the mixture and the cooking time. For this reason, the rice is pre-cooked to ensure a perfect casserole every time. CHICKEN: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are quickly browned before adding to the mixture. If you have leftover rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breasts (or shredded chicken), those can be used too. MUSHROOMS: We love the savory earthy flavor mushrooms add, we prefer brown or cremini mushrooms in this recipe. Mushrooms can be replaced with steamed broccoli. SAUCE: The sauce in this recipe is simple and just needs to be stirred together. So easy! Swap out the cheddar for swiss or your own favorite cheese.
How to Make Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole
It is important that this casserole rests for at least 10 minutes before serving to thicken.
To Make Ahead of Time
Chicken and wild rice casserole is easy to make ahead!
Refrigerator
Prepare the casserole up to 24 hours in advance, cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to bake. Set the casserole out while the oven preheats. A casserole from the fridge is chilled throughout and will need extra time to cook. Keep it covered with foil while it bakes.
To Make This a Freezer Meal
This wild rice casserole freezes perfectly. Line the casserole dish with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil. Assemble the casserole and cover tightly with the foil. Freeze the casserole and then lift it from the casserole dish and wrap the casserole tightly with the heavy duty foil to help keep it safe from freezer burn. To bake, remove the casserole from the freezer and place it back into the casserole dish. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake as directed below adding 15 minutes to the cook time.
What to Serve With Chicken Casserole
Round out this tasty casserole with a side of roasted cauliflower or steamed veggies (make that oven do double duty!) or add a crisp tossed salad.
Storing Leftovers
Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat on the stovetop, simply stir in a little milk. To reheat in the oven, bake at 350°F for about 18-22 minutes (depending on the quantity leftover). Freeze as directed above.
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