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Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Cozy Up with Chicken Wild Rice Casserole for Dinner Delight

This Chicken Wild Rice Casserole is a comforting blend of tender chicken and nutty wild rice, perfect for family dinners.
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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: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into small pieces
  • 10 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 cups cubed bread sturdy, dry, or day-old
For the Optional Topping
  • 4 cups bread cubes toss with melted butter

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large baking dish
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large baking dish, combine the chopped onion, diced carrots, chopped celery, wild rice, and chicken broth. Cover with 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, then gradually add the milk until smooth and thickened.
  4. If using, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and toss the cubed bread to coat.
  5. After the rice is cooked, stir in the chicken pieces and creamy sauce until well combined. Sprinkle buttered bread cubes on top.
  6. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (232°C). Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the bread cubes are golden brown.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving, garnish and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Using cooked rotisserie chicken can cut prep time. Assemble the casserole ahead for convenient meals.

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