Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole (VIDEO)

Classic Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole made in the Crockpot! Uncooked wild rice, chicken breasts, mushrooms, sauce, and bacon make this a family favorite dinner recipe!

It doesn’t matter how busy I am, there’s always time for me to throw this Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole into the Crockpot before I get my tasks done for the day! I love how there’s absolutely ZERO cooking rice ahead of time, the uncooked rice gets layered in the very bottom of the slow cooker and is perfectly done when we’re ready to eat.

I can describe the flavor of this dinner as a chicken and rice soup in casserole form. It’s absolutely perfect for a chilly fall or winter night and it’s very filling! Plus, if you have picky eaters, the mushrooms really cook down and it’s hard to identify them in this dinner!

Where can I find the long grain and wild rice mix?

Most supermarkets carry this in the quick meals or boxed rice aisle. Remember the old Rice-A-Roni sides mom used to make? That’s what you’re looking for, I use the Uncle Ben’s brand for this dinner typically, but store brand would work fine also. Just make sure to grab the 6 oz box!

Can chicken thighs be used instead?

Yes! Make sure to buy boneless, skinless chicken thighs – they make a great substitute for boneless skinless chicken breasts.

How to make chicken and wild rice casserole:

In the bottom of a Crockpot layer dry rice (without the seasoning packet), chicken breasts, and sliced mushrooms.

In a separate bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, rice seasoning packet, and water.

Pour sauce over ingredients in Crockpot. Sprinkle bacon pieces evenly over.

Cover and cook on low until rice and chicken are cooked through!

Can I use real crumbled bacon instead of bacon pieces?

Sure! I like to use the real bacon pieces to cut down on prep time.

Can this be frozen?

Leftovers can easily be frozen in individual containers for quick, easy meals or lunches.

More favorite Crockpot chicken recipes:

• Chicken Tater Tot Casserole in the Crockpot
• Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Stew
• Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
• Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Chicken and wild rice casserole made in the Crockpot. Chicken, wild rice, mushrooms, and seasonings – the perfect Crockpot recipe for a busy weeknight!

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 263kcal

Author: Kelly Miller

Ingredients

• 6 oz box long grain and wild rice mix
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 8 oz sliced mushrooms
• 10 3/4 oz can cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup real bacon pieces

Instructions

• Pour dry rice into bottom of slow cooker, set aside seasoning envelope.
• Lay chicken over dry rice.
• Sprinkle mushroom slices over chicken.
  
• In a small bowl, whisk soup, water, and contents of seasoning envelope.
• Pour over mixture in Crockpot.
  
• Sprinkle bacon pieces on top.
• Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is cooked through.

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Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1.6mg

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