Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
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A creamy slow-cooker casserole combining tender chicken, wild rice, and vegetables in a rich cheese sauce. Savory and comforting, it's an easy weeknight dinner that requires minimal prep.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 5- 1-1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1-1/4 cups wild rice blend (see note 1)
- 4 cups chicken broth (divided, I like Swanson’s)
- 2-1/2 cups mixed vegetables (use what you like or 1 small onion, 1 carrot, 2 stalks celery, 1 small sweet potato)
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1-1/4 teaspoons poultry seasoning (see note 2)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded Cheddar cheese
- Sliced almonds (optional)
- Freshly chopped parsley (optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 255M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 4h
- Sodium
- 1131mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 701mg
- Calcium
- 166mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1131MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.