Super Veggie Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

An updated version of your mom's chicken casserole with lots of hidden veggies to please even the pickiest eaters.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 285 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 ½ cups chicken broth
• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
• ½ medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 (6.0 ounce) package UNCLE BEN'S® Long Grain & Wild Rice Original Recipe
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed
• 1 cup packed fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can reduced fat condensed cream of mushroom soup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Place carrots in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1 tablespoon water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; poke holes in wrap to vent. Microwave on High for 1 minute. Drain.

Step 3

Combine chicken, rice and contents of seasoning packet, carrots, mushrooms, onion, peas, and spinach in a bowl. Stir in broth and soup. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover with foil.

Step 4

Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake until hot and bubbling, about 45 more minutes. Top with shredded cheese just before casserole is done.