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Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

A warm and hearty casserole that combines wild rice, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 5 carrots, chopped
  • 5 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
  • 10 tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp poultry seasoning
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3-4 cups cubed bread (optional) sturdy, dry, or day-old bread works best

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large baking dish, combine the chopped onion, carrots, celery, wild rice, and chicken broth. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  2. While the casserole is baking, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, salt, and poultry seasoning. Cook for about 1 minute until combined. Gradually whisk in the milk to form a smooth sauce.
  3. If desired, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter in a bowl and toss it with cubed bread for topping.
  4. Once the rice has finished cooking, remove it from the oven. Add in the raw chicken pieces along with the creamy sauce. Stir gently to combine. If using, arrange the buttery bread cubes on top.
  5. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F. Bake uncovered for an additional 20–30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the bread cubes are golden brown.
  6. Garnish with salt, pepper, or freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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