Chicken Wild Rice Casserole (Lighter WW Version)

Chicken Wild Rice Casserole (Lighter WW Version)

Comforting, creamy, and super easy to make with pantry staples — this casserole is a weeknight hero! Perfect with a simple green salad on the side.


📝 Ingredients (Serves 6):

  • 2 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breast – 0 WW Points
  • 2 cups cooked wild rice (unsalted) – 6 WW Points
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup – 3 WW Points
  • ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt (in place of sour cream) – 0 WW Points
  • ½ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar – 4 WW Points
  • ½ cup chopped onion – 0 WW Points
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste – 0 WW Points
  • Cooking spray or 1 tsp olive oil (for sautéing onion) – 1 WW Point

🔥 Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sauté chopped onion in a nonstick pan with cooking spray or a bit of oil.
  3. In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, soup, Greek yogurt, sautéed onion, spices, and half of the cheese.
  4. Pour mixture into a sprayed casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
  5. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
  6. Serve warm with a side salad!

💙 WW Points Breakdown (for 6 servings):

IngredientTotal PointsPoints per Serving
Cooked wild rice (2 cups)61
Cream of mushroom soup (98% FF)30.5
Reduced-fat cheddar (½ cup)40.66
Olive oil or spray10.16
Chicken, Greek yogurt, veggies, spices00
Total per serving14~2 WW Points