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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 11, 2009
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With chicken, wild rice and homemade croutons, a serving of this hearty casserole is sure to satisfy.

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 12
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss bread cubes and almonds with 1/4 cup melted butter, using spoon. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

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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