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Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Hearty Chicken Wild Rice Casserole for Cozy Family Dinners

A comforting Chicken Wild Rice Casserole that's veggie-loaded, family-friendly, and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil or olive oil for greasing
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 3 cups Riced Cauliflower fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Milk low-fat or non-dairy
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder optional
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning or dried herbs
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard optional
Creaminess
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt or sour cream
Green Goodness
  • 2 cups Spinach fresh or baby spinach
Protein and Carb
  • 2 cups Cooked & Shredded Chicken rotisserie is convenient
  • 1 cup Cooked White Jasmine Rice or substitute with brown rice
Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese for topping

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Dutch oven
  • large pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with avocado oil.
  2. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add avocado oil and sauté diced onions for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  3. Add riced cauliflower, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in milk, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt. Stir until smooth.
  6. Fold in cooked chicken and rice until well mixed.
  7. Transfer mixture to the greased casserole dish and spread evenly.
  8. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven to restore creaminess.

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