Creamy chicken and wild rice casserole

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Creamy chicken and wild rice casserole is a comforting, baked American dish featuring tender chicken, a blend of wild and white rice, and a rich, savory cream-based sauce, often enhanced with mushrooms or vegetables. It's a staple of home cooking and potlucks, particularly in the Midwest, where it's celebrated for being hearty and satisfying.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the rice and moderate in protein from the chicken, with a significant amount of fat from the creamy sauce and any added cheese or butter. A standard serving provides a good source of energy and some B vitamins and minerals, with a rough calorie range of 400-600 per serving depending on the recipe's richness.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	600 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Selenium	20 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Iron	2 mg
Magnesium	40 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it embodies the 'comfort food' tradition of the United States, often made with convenient, shelf-stable ingredients like canned soup, reflecting mid-20th century home cooking trends. Nutritionally, the use of wild rice—a nutrient-dense whole grain—adds fiber and antioxidants, distinguishing it from simpler pasta-based casseroles.