Ingredients for Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Here’s the full breakdown of what you’ll need to make this recipe at home. These ingredients serve 6–8 people, depending on portion size.

For the Casserole Base

• 2 cups cooked wild rice blend (about 1 cup uncooked)

• 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed; rotisserie chicken works great)

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 2 medium carrots, diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional but adds earthy depth)

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)

• 1 cup milk (whole milk or 2%; can substitute with half-and-half for creamier sauce)

• 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

For the Topping

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Gruyère for a nutty flavor)

• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Optional Add-Ins

• 1 cup frozen peas (stirred in before baking)

• 1/2 cup almonds or pecans (for crunch)

• Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish