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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Servings 8
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With chicken, wild rice and homemade croutons, a serving of this hearty casserole is sure to satisfy.
Updated Dec 11, 2009
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry, if desired
  • 1 package (6.2 oz) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
  • 2 packages (9 oz each) frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed
  • 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • Chopped fresh parsley, if desired
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender but not brown.
  • 2
    Stir in flour, mixing well. Stir in half-and-half, water, sherry and seasoning packet from rice mix. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Stir in rice and chicken. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened. Pour into baking dish.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss bread cubes and almonds with 1/4 cup melted butter, using spoon. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
  • 4
    Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Make the casserole (without the topping) up to a day ahead; cover and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 45 minutes before serving, add the topping and bake as directed.

Nutrition

550 Calories, 31g Total Fat, 30g Protein, 38g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
550
Calories from Fat
270
Total Fat
31g
47%
Saturated Fat
13g
66%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
115mg
38%
Sodium
580mg
24%
Potassium
420mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
13%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
6g
Protein
30g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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