Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
No precooking of ingredients is necessary for this delicately flavored dish that features wild rice for a fresh whole grain option for you and your family.
Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 lb. boneless, chicken breasts cubed
10.5 oz. can chicken broth
2 Tbsp soy sauce
10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups water
2 ribs of celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
½ green pepper, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup chopped black olives (optional)
Directions:
- Rinse wild rice in a strainer under running water or in bowl of water; drain.
- Combine all ingredients in a 3 quart buttered casserole. Mix well.
- Cover and bake 2 hours at 325 degrees.
- Uncover and “fluff” with fork
- Bake uncovered until rice is tender and moisture is absorbed.
Serves: 6-8
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