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Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Delicious Chicken Wild Rice Casserole for Cozy Nights

This Chicken Wild Rice Casserole is a comforting and easy dish that makes for a delightful family meal, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 1 cup Wild Rice Can substitute with regular long-grain rice
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Chicken Breasts Cut into small pieces
  • 6 tablespoons Butter Divide for sauce and topping
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Poultry Seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Flour Or cornstarch for gluten-free option
  • 2 cups Milk Or almond/oat milk for dairy-free option
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Cubed Bread Use sturdy, dry, or day-old bread

Equipment

  • large baking dish
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the onion, carrots, celery, wild rice, and chicken broth in the baking dish. Stir to mix and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan. Whisk in the flour, salt, and poultry seasoning. Gradually add the milk, whisking until smooth.
  4. Remove the baking dish from the oven, uncover, and add the chicken pieces. Pour the creamy sauce over and stir to combine.
  5. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss the cubed bread in it. Sprinkle over the casserole.
  6. Increase oven temperature to 450°F (232°C) and bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and bread is golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool for a few minutes, season to taste, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding vegetables or substituting chicken for turkey.

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