Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole Recipe

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Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 4 to 6 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  2. Prepare rice mixes according to package directions.
  3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add celery and onions. Sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken, next 6 ingredients, rice, and 3 cups cheese. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch baking dish or 2 (11- x 7-inch) baking dishes. Top with breadcrumbs.
  4. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese, and top with toasted almonds. Bake 5 minutes.
  5. To Make Ahead: Prepare as directed in Steps 2 and 3. Cover with aluminum foil, and freeze up to 1 month. Remove from freezer, and let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Toast almonds as directed in Step 1. Bake casserole, covered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 55 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese and toasted almonds. Bake 5 more minutes.
  6. Shrimp-and-Wild Rice Casserole: Substitute 2 lb. peeled and deveined, medium-size raw shrimp (4 1/50 count) for chicken; 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese and 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese for Cheddar cheese; and 1 cup dry white wine for milk.
  7. Cajun Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole: Omit salt and pepper. Reduce chicken to 2 1/2 cups. Prepare as directed, sautéing 1 lb. andouille sausage, chopped, and 1 green bell pepper, diced, with celery in Step 3. Stir 1 (15-oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained, and 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning into rice mixture. Proceed as directed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5275.73 Kcal (22088 kJ)
Calories from fat 3116.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 346.3g 533%
Cholesterol 764.6mg 255%
Sodium 9807.25mg 409%
Potassium 4971.41mg 106%
Total Carbs 311.75g 104%
Sugars 39.33g 157%
Dietary Fiber 20.78g 83%
Protein 237.98g 476%
Vitamin C 23.9mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 18.7mg 104%
Calcium 1794mg 179%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 189.89 Kcal (795 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.46g 533%
Cholesterol 27.52mg 255%
Sodium 352.99mg 409%
Potassium 178.94mg 106%
Total Carbs 11.22g 104%
Sugars 1.42g 157%
Dietary Fiber 0.75g 83%
Protein 8.57g 476%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 40%
Iron 0.7mg 104%
Calcium 64.6mg 179%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 133.6
    Points
  • 143
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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