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Cozy Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Comforting Cozy Chicken Wild Rice Casserole for Family Bliss

This Cozy Chicken Wild Rice Casserole is a comforting meal perfect for family gatherings and busy weeknights.
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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: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 1 cup Wild Rice uncooked
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth can substitute with vegetable broth
For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 4 tablespoons Butter can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups Milk any milk variant
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Bread crumbled or cubed, gluten-free options work

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large baking dish

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 foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  3. Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour, salt, and poultry seasoning. Gradually add milk and cook until thickened.
  4. Stir the raw chicken pieces and creamy sauce into the baked rice mixture. Spread evenly and top with bread cubes.
  5. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (232°C) and bake uncovered for 20–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the topping is golden.
  6. Let cool slightly before serving. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours ahead and store in the fridge. Add the bread topping just before baking.

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