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Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Cozy Chicken Wild Rice Casserole for Ultimate Comfort Nights

This Chicken Wild Rice Casserole is a comforting dish filled with tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
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
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into small pieces
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Melted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 cups Cubed Bread Sturdy, dry, or day-old, optional topping

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 onion, carrots, celery, wild rice, and chicken broth. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt, and poultry seasoning for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk to thicken into a creamy sauce.
  4. Toss cubed bread with remaining melted butter for a crunchy topping.
  5. Remove the foil, add raw chicken pieces, pour sauce over, and stir gently. Top with buttered bread cubes.
  6. Increase oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and bake uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and bread cubes are golden.
  7. Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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