This Cajun Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole is a one pan dinner that is super easy to make and ready in under and hour. Chicken Thighs are seasoned with cajun seasoning and baked on top of seasoned wild rice for the perfect dinner.
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This is a great chicken rice casserole recipe that is easy to make during the week and perfect for a toss together and cook type of dinner.
I really love that this easy chicken dinner is mixed and baked all in the same pan so we don’t have a lot of clean up afterwards. Yep, the rice and chicken are going to cook together in the same pan at the same time for a quick and simple meal!
This would be perfect paired with a salad or breadsticks, but to be honest, its a great meal all on its own.
Cajun Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole…
- Perfect one pan dish
- Dinner ready in under an hour
- super easy to make
QUICK GLANCE AT INGREDIENTS for Cajun Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole:
- Ben’s Original Long Grain Rice (fast cooking wild rice mix)
- chicken broth
- can mushroom pieces and stems
- boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- cajun seasoning
- Dried Parsley (optional)
Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!
What kind of chicken should I use for this Cajun Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
I love to use chicken thighs for this recipe and I’ve only tested it with the boneless version!
How to make Cajun Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole:
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In an oven safe 9×13 baking dish, add rice, rice seasoning packet and chicken broth. Stir together.
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Add in mushroom pieces and stir. I used canned mushrooms and drained them. You could use fresh mushrooms but you may want to sauté them just a bit to soften them down.
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Add chicken thighs on top of rice. Yep just nestle it right on top there of the rice and mushroom mixture.
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Sprinkling cajun seasoning over chicken.
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Bake 40 – 45 minutes or chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
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Sprinkle with Dried Parsley (optional) and serve.
More Great Chicken Recipes
- Mashed Potato Bottom Chicken Pot Pie
- Rosemary Chicken with Peas and Carrots
- Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
- General Tso’s Chicken
You sure can! That is what I use but you can use regular or low sodium.
Cajun Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
Cajun Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
This Cajun Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole is a one pan dinner that is super easy to make and ready in under and hour. Chicken Thighs are seasoned with cajun seasoning and baked on top of seasoned wild rice for the perfect dinner.
Ingredients
- 6.2 ounce box Ben's Original Long Grain Rice (fast cooking)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounce can mushroom pieces and stems, drained
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1.5 teaspoon cajun seasoning*
- Dried Parsley optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425F.
In an oven safe 9x13 dish, add rice, rice seasoning packet and chicken broth. Stir together.
Add in mushroom pieces and stir.
Add chicken thighs on top of rice.
Sprinkling cajun seasoning over chicken.
Bake 40 - 45 minutes or chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
Sprinkle with Dried Parsley (optional) and serve.
Notes
* I used "Slap Ya Mama" Cajun Seasoning
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 Chicken Thigh and RiceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 207Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 778mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 29g
I am not a dietitian. The nutrition box is calculated through a program and there may be errors. If you need an accurate count, use your favorite nutrition calculator.
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THE ABSOLUTE BEST CHICKEN AND RICE DISH I’VE EVER TASTED!!! I have told everyone I know about this recipe. Tried it for dinner Tuesday and I was blown away. I had the leftovers for lunch today and I’m so sad that it’s gone! So easy – love that it’s all in one dish. Will be printing and adding to my recipe binder. I plan on making this very often. It’s so good. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful recipe!!!
I have uncooked wild rice. Do you think I could cook it and then add to the casserole?
You could give it a try. It should be ok. I make my broccoli casserole with precooked white rice and it turns out great.