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Uncle Willie's Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Uncle Willie's Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Author: Annette (•‿•)
This hearty Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole combines tender chicken, seasoned rice, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, finished with crispy French-fried onions. A delicious family recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or making ahead.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun, Southern
Keyword: Baked, Comfort Food, Creamy, Make Ahead
Servings: 8
Calories: 303cal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 6-ounce box Ben's Original Long Grain & Wild Rice prepared according to package directions
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 10.5-ounce can cream of celery soup
  • 3 cups cooked chicken cubed
  • 2 8-ounce cans French-style green beans drained
  • 1 6.5-ounce jar pimentos 6.5-ounce jar pimentos drained and diced
  • 1 3.8-ounce can sliced black olives drained
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms cleaned and sliced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts drained and sliced
  • 1 6-ounce can French-fried onions (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the long-grain and wild rice according to the package directions. Set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  3. Heat the oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  4. Add the prepared rice, cream of celery soup, cooked chicken, green beans, pimentos, black olives, mushrooms, mayonnaise, and water chestnuts to the pot.
  5. Season lightly with salt and black pepper, if desired. Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 3-quart casserole dish, spreading evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the French-fried onions evenly over the top, if using.
  8. Bake uncovered for approximately 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 303cal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg