chicken and long grain wild rice with almonds

3 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Nov 11, 2025

It's always the time of year for hearty chicken casseroles. They are easy to make and always delicious. Serve with a green veggie or salad, and dinner is ready. Cook time does not include time to cook rice.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 packages long grain and wild rice, cooked according to instructions (6 oz each)
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, more if preferred
  • 4 - 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 can cream of celery soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
  • 8 ounces Gruyere cheese or cheese of your choice
  • 2 ounces sliced almonds

How To Make chicken and long grain wild rice with almonds

  • Step 1
    Prepare rice according to package instructions.
  • Step 2
    Prepare a 9 x 13 casserole dish and add rice and chicken.
  • Step 3
    Saute mushrooms in butter until they give off their moisture and are slightly browned.
  • Step 4
    Arrange mushrooms over the chicken/rice mixture.
  • Step 5
    Combine milk and soups well and pour over the rice mixture.
  • Step 6
    Top with cheese and almonds.
  • Step 7
    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Step 8
    Cover loosely with foil if nuts and cheese brown too much.

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Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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