Chicken Spectacular
Chicken Spectacular is a hearty baked casserole that marries tender wild rice with juicy chicken, green beans, pimentos, and crunchy water chestnuts. A velvety celery soup base and a touch of mayonnaise bring everything together for a savory, nostalgic flavor. Ideal for potlucks or family dinners when you want something comforting and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the water and wild rice in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes, or until tender.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
In a large bowl, toss together the cooked rice, chicken, cream of celery soup, pimentos, onion, green beans, mayonnaise, water chestnuts, salt, and pepper. Move the mixture to a 3 quart casserole dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until heated through.
- Calories 335.42 kcal Moderate
- Protein 14.98 g Good Source
- Carbs 26.84 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.31 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.89 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 64.8 mg High
- Sodium 656.31 mg High
- Fiber 2.92 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.11 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.22 g Moderate
- Calcium 15.92 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.19 mg Low Source
- Potassium 234.97 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 39.03 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.18 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery