Wild Rice & Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Wild Rice & Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 3 stalks celery, finely diced; 3 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 cups cooked chicken breasts (shredded); 2 cups cooked white rice; 2 cups cooked wild rice; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, for topping (grated); Cheese Sauce; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 stalks celery, finely diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups cooked chicken breasts (shredded)
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, for topping (grated)
Cheese Sauce
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Heat oil in a medium size skillet over medium heat.
3
Saute onion, celery and carrots until softened, about 10 minutes.
4
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in chicken, rice, salt, pepper and garlic salt. Reduce heat to low.
5
Prepare cheese sauce melt butter into a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper then slowly pour in chicken broth whisking continuously.
6
Whisk until thick and nearly boiling then stir in cheese until melted.
7
Pour cheese sauce into rice mixture then transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
8
Top with additional cheddar cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted through.

1749

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, finely diced, 3 stalks celery, finely diced, 3 carrots, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Wild Rice & Chicken Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Wild Rice & Chicken Casserole

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