Best Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice Casserole Recipes

CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook wild rice in 1 2/3 cups water as directed on package, drain if necessary.
• Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons water to boiling. Cook celery, onion, bell pepper and mushrooms in water, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender; remove from heat.
• Stir in soup and milk. Stir in cooked wild rice and remaining ingredients. Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole.
• Cover; bake 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

CREAMY CHICKEN, MUSHROOM AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
• Cook the rice according to package directions.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook under tender 6-8 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms and cook until tender 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the spinach.
• Wipe out skillet and heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over the oil and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in the milk. Simmer whisking often until thickened about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add cheese, red pepper, salt and pepper; stir until the cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
• Shred chicken, discarding skin and bones. Add the chicken and rice to the cheese mixture and toss to coat.
• Fold in the spinach mushroom mixture.
• Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake until bubbling around the edges 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.