For an easy family meal, try cooking this delicious chicken casserole. The surprising ingredients make it truly terrific.
Chicken Spectacular Casserole
The Chicken Casserole is sometimes called Chicken Spectacular, featuring wild rice, water chestnuts, and French-style green beans, giving it a twist on a classic chicken and rice casserole. It is generously topped with buttery her stuffing.
My daughter introduced me to this recipe several years ago. Chicken Terrific is a favorite casserole on her dinner table and has become a favorite of mine.
The dish makes a lot, and with five growing boys, she wants a dish that gives leftovers. Now that her family has grown, she makes two.
This is not your typical casserole. The ingredients might surprise you, including wild rice, water chestnuts, French-style green beans, and a buttery herb stuffing that elevates it to the next level.
In fact, it is better the next day when all the ingredients come together to make a yummy leftover meal.
What is so great about preparing this delightful casserole is that it can be made a day in advance. Just add the topping before putting it in the oven.
The aroma is incredible and enticing enough to dig in as soon as it finishes baking. I served it with a delicious salad and hot bread. It makes a terrific potluck dish for any gathering.
Plan to take it to your next potluck supper, and you will get rave reviews!
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Below, under the next heading, I give a list of preferred ingredients, tips, and cooking instructions for Chicken Terrific Casserole and similar recipe ideas you can have.
Or you can scroll down to the bottom, where you will find a full printable recipe card with amounts of the ingredients and complete instructions with notes.
TIPS AND TIDBITS FOR THE BEST CHICKEN TERRIFIC CASSEROLE
Chicken. I generally use rotisserie chicken in the recipe, but baked or boiled chicken is equally delicious. I have used canned chicken in a pinch.
Green beans. French-style green beans are preferred in the recipe, but you can also use cut green beans or whole green beans.
Canned soups. Cream of celery and chicken soups are in the recipe, but cream of mushroom can also be substituted. If you only have one, you can use two of the same, such as two cans of cream of chicken or two cans of celery.
Wild Rice. It is not necessary to cook the wild rice before adding it in with the other ingredients. The wild rice cooks beautifully mixed in dry with all the other ingredients.
Make it now, bake later. Combine the first ten ingredients and place in a 9x13 casserole dish, cover with foil, and place in the refrigerator until ready to heat. Prepare the topping and layer it on top of the casserole, then place it in a preheated oven and bake.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE CHICKEN TERRIFIC CASSEROLE
Chicken
Wild rice blend (Uncle Ben's)
Pimento
Mayonnaise
Sour cream
Onion
Sliced water chestnuts
Cream of celery soup
Cream of chicken soup
French green beans
Cheddar cheese
Herb seasoned (Stove Top Stuffing)
Butter
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN TERRIFIC CASSEROLE
Preheat oven. 350 degrees F.
Combine the first 10 ingredients and place in a 9 x 13 dish. Top with cheese.
Combine the Stuffing and butter, and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle on top of the chicken mixture.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
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Recipe published September 2012. Updated May 2025
Oh my Kay...this does sound soooo good and yummy. Your photos are great too. So glad you shared. Pinning now to make later.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious! I love the unexpected ingredients. I am your newest follower. I'd love for you to stop by posedperfection.blogspot.com for a visit sometime and maybe even a follow back. Have a great week!
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Hi Kay,
ReplyDeleteI can sure see where this Casserole gets its name, it looks Terrific, and I will be making this one very soon. Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
This sounds easy to make and yummy--thank you and your daughter so much for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteI have pinned this and will make it SOON! Thanks so much for sharing. XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteSo many yummy ingredients in this chicken dish. We love it! Thanks for linking up to our Strut Your Stuff Saturday! We hope you'll be back soon! -The Sisters
ReplyDeleteKay,
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I love casseroles and I will definitely be adding this to the regular round up. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share next week. Have a great weekend.
Michelle
Yum. I make a similar recipe - but yours sounds much better. Looking forward to trying it. Thanks for the recipe and linking to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you linked up this terrific dish at Weekend Potluck. YUM!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had some right now, my mouth is watering. Pinning!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up at The REAL Housewives of Riverton! We featured you! http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/09/riverton-housewives-round-up-33.html
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! I love casseroles and this recipe looks really unique. Featuring tonight :) Thanks for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy! I love dressing for a topping.:)
ReplyDeleteI was surprised by the ingredients, but I love them all! :)
ReplyDelete~Joy @ Yesterfood
I've made this in the past with similar ingredients (no rice) and when my grown son requested it again I couldn't find the recipe! So Thank you! I can't wait to try this out.
ReplyDeleteSusie ~ so glad you found the recipe...I might give it a try without the rice.
DeleteOh this sounds tasty! This is just the kind of thing my husband would devour! Thanks for sharing, I love your blog!!
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DeleteYum! I bet this tastes amazing! Thanks so much for sharing at Time to Sparkle Tuesday : )
ReplyDeletexoxo Liz
It does have some ingredients that you wouldn't think to put together in a chicken casserole but sounds yummy. I love casseroles.
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This sounds super yummy! We love chicken casseroles! Pinned and featuring tomorrow at Mom On Timeout!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! I have three growing boys (and a daughter) so I'm always looking for big recipes too! Looking forward to trying this soon :) Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great. I found you from Totally Tasty Tuesdays. I would love for you to share at my party: http://rediscovermom.blogspot.com/2013/04/tried-and-true-recipes-7.html
ReplyDeleteIt sure is a terrific recipe! I was amazed to see the ingredients, but it looks so delicious, will HAVE to try it ;-) Thank you for sharing at our ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS party !
ReplyDeleteA great recipe to make for an easy dinner party. Make it in advance and enjoy your company. Thanks for linking up to Two Cup Tuesday at Pint Sized Baker. I've pinned this for later.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from "Flour Me With Love". This looks yummy! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy! Pinning Now! Visiting from Flour Me With Love. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteLooks marvelous. I think I'm going to have to try this one soon! :-) I've pinned it for later. Thanks for linking up to Weekend Potluck
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you so much for posting this! When my husband used to work at a local convenience store, they would have potluck Christmas parties, and one of his former coworkers brought this one time. It took forever for me to get the recipe from her, and then, when I had it, I lost it in a move. I've been mourning the loss of it ever since. She called it her mother's green bean casserole, but I love how it can be made as a one dish meal. The recipe was so similar to this one!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you found this recipe…thank you for stopping by!!
DeleteLooks like a winning combination of ingredients, Kay! My family would love this. Pinned!
ReplyDeleteMiz Kay - what a winning recipe! I apologize for not stopping by sooner today to tell you this lovely dish received most clicks at last week's Weekend Potluck party.. being featured this week. Hopefully you saw it. Enjoy those leftovers Dearie!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marsha for stopping by...see you next week :)
DeleteIs the wild rice cooked before putting it into the casserole? The rice I bought says to cook for 45 to 60 minutes.
ReplyDeleteHELP......PLEASE tell me where I can find a 6-1/2 oz. pkg. of wild rice....??? It takes awhile to cook it like the previous person questioned, too....?? I have looked all over for it....?? Can another rice work in it's place...??
ReplyDeleteI want to make it for church potluck Wed. nite.....Love a reply.....THANKS, Sandy B.
That sounds very good! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome dish Miz Kay! Congrats on receiving most clicks at this week's Weekend Potluck party. So glad you shared with us. YUM!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marsha...hugs!
DeletePerfect name for the dish, Kay! It looks terrific!!
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DeleteLooks wonderful! 2 questions....do you cook the rice first and also, do you make the stiffing then add the extra butter? Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteThe recipe does not state to cook the rice or the stuffing. Just mix as stated. The brown rice cooks in the casserole and the stuffing is mix dry with the butter and then sprinkle over the casserole mixture.
DeleteCan you tell me how to print just the recipe?
ReplyDeleteHi Pickbet! To print the recipe use the Green Printer Button that is in the row of Social Media Buttons below the Pinterest Marque and above the "YOU MIGHT LIKE THESE RECIPES". Hope this helps.
DeleteNot printer friendly, I tried to print the recipe and it gives me the whole.e page. I just want the recipe thought you should know
ReplyDeleteTo print the recipe use the Green Printer Button that is in the row of Social Media Buttons below the Pinterest Marque and above the "YOU MIGHT LIKE THESE RECIPES". After it bring the page up then you delete what you do not want. You may only print the recipe here. Hope this helps.
DeleteOMG I think I've just found the perfect leftover Thanksgiving dish. I know it's a Chicken Terrific Casserole but I bet this would still be terrific with leftover turkey. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds wonderful....I seldom follow any recipe exactly, I tweak for family preferences. I think some artichoke hearts might be a nice addition.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! Artichokes sound good....You have the right idea...that is why it is called Chicken Terrific!
DeleteYum! Now I am craving chicken! I love roasting whole chickens on Sunday evenings, and I always use the bones to make a broth. It’s a great way to have a surplus of broth in the freezer, and it’s so handy when anyone in my house gets sick! I will try this recipe the next Sunday I roast a chicken 🙂 deepwebsiteslinks.com
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this recipie, I made this tonight, and it was amazing!! I am am going to freeze the leftover miso mixture in an ice cube tray for easy measurement in the future. For soft boiled eggs place eggs in 1″ boiling water, cover and cook for 6 minutes exactly, and they come out perfectly. Thanks again!
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This sounds amazing!
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