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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Chicken and wild rice casserole baked with vegetables and herbs for an easy family dinner.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 32 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken casserole, chicken wild rice casserole, wild rice dinner
Servings: 6
Author: Julia Pacheco

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ cups uncooked wild rice
  • ½ cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 large carrots sliced
  • 2 large celery ribs diced
  • 3¼ cups chicken broth
  • 6 tablespoons butter sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Add all ingredients except butter and stir gently.
  • Place butter slices over the top.
  • Cover and bake for 65 minutes.
  • Uncover, stir slightly, and bake 20 more minutes.

Notes

  • Wild rice holds up best for this bake time.
  • Let rest before serving for best texture.
  • Add vegetables near the end if preferred.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1015mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3885IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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