wild rice chicken casserole primavera

Name: Wild Rice Chicken Casserole Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PREPARE THE RICE; 1 cup(s) wild and long grain rice; 1 1/2 cup(s) water or chicken broth; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped; ## ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS; 2 to 3 cup(s) cooked chicken, shredded; 1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup (i use campbell's cream of shitake & cremini soup); 1/2 cup(s) mixed peas with carrots; 1/2 cup(s) corn (frozen, fresh or canned); 1 can(s) green beans (14.5 ounces); 1 cup(s) mushrooms, chopped (we like ours chunky but sliced works fine); 1 cup(s) canned french fried onion rings; 4 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1/2 cup(s) chicken stock or water; salt & pepper to taste

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Julie Bailey

Durham, NC

Updated on Feb 23, 2022

If you're looking for a scrumptious and easy to make chicken casserole for a family night meal, search no further! I make this casserole using pre-cooked shredded chicken sold in 2-pound vacuum sealed packages at one of the big-box stores and it makes everything easier! However, if you want to boil a chicken and pull your own, go for it. Whichever method, I'm sure that this recipe will quickly become a family favorite!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

PREPARE THE RICE
1 cup wild and long grain rice
1 1/2 cups water or chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
2 to 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 can cream of mushroom soup (i use campbell's cream of shitake & cremini soup)
1/2 cup mixed peas with carrots
1/2 cup corn (frozen, fresh or canned)
1 can green beans (14.5 ounces)
1 cup mushrooms, chopped (we like ours chunky but sliced works fine)
1 cup canned french fried onion rings
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup chicken stock or water
salt & pepper to taste

How To Make wild rice chicken casserole primavera

Step 1

In medium pan, saute the onion in the butter, then add the rice and stir to coat rice with butter. Add 1-1/2 cups of the hot water, stir to mix well. Bring to a boil, stir once more, reduce heat to simmer and cover. Cook for 15-minutes and remove from heat.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients, except 2 cups of cheese and the French fried onion rings.
Step 3

Spray a 4 to 6 quart casserole dish with cooking spray (I prefer butter flavored, but use what you like). Pour the rice and chicken mixture into the casserole dish and spread evenly.
Step 4

Cover top with remaining 2 cups of cheese. Crumble the French fried onion rings on top of the cheese. Bake at 350-degrees for 35 to 40 minutes until hot and cheese is melted and golden. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
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