Cheesy Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole

By á-25138

Ingredients

• Serves 8-10
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 white onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 2 cups steamed white rice
• 16 ounces wild rice, prepared
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• Garlic salt
• Salt & pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil, onion, celery, garlic, and carrots in a pan over medium heat for 10 minutes.

Stir in chicken, rices, and a dash of salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Reduce heat to low.

In a medium pan over high heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour, vegetable broth, and a sprinkle of salt & pepper. Continue to whisk until boiling. Add 2 cups of the shredded cheddar and continue to stir until melted. Transfer chicken and rice mixture to a greased 9×13 baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over rices and top with remaining cheddar.

Bake for 30-35 minutes.