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Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Cozy Up with Homemade Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

This Chicken Wild Rice Casserole blends tender chicken with hearty wild rice into a creamy delight that your family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped
  • 1 cup Wild Rice Rinsed
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Or vegetable broth
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts Cubed
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Melted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust if using salty broth
  • 1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Flour Or gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups Milk Or non-dairy milk
  • 2 cups Cubed Bread For topping, best if day-old

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large baking dish, combine chopped onion, carrots, celery, wild rice, and chicken broth. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add flour, salt, and poultry seasoning. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until thick.
  4. Remove foil from the baking dish, stir in cubed chicken and the creamy sauce.
  5. Toss cubed bread in remaining melted butter and sprinkle over the mixture.
  6. Increase oven to 450°F (232°C) and bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes, garnish as desired, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a quicker prep, use leftover chicken. Prepare in advance and refrigerate before baking.

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