Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

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Chicken Wild Rice Casserole - just like the classic soup but in casserole form, topped with golden buttery bread cubes.

Total Time: 125 Minutes, Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients :

• 1 onion
• 5 carrots
• 5 stalks celery
• 1 cup wild rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
• 10 tablespoons butter (divided)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 3–4 cups cubed bread (dry, sturdy, or day old bread works best)

Instructions :

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Chop the onion, carrots, and celery. Place in a large baking dish. Add the wild rice and the broth. Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.
• When the rice is almost done, melt four tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, salt, and poultry seasoning and cook for one minute. Add the milk slowly, whisking to form a thick, creamy sauce.
• If you want the topping, melt the remaining six tablespoons butter and toss with the bread cubes. (I’ve also made it without the topping and it’s still delicious).
• When the rice is done, remove foil, add raw chicken and creamy sauce, and stir to combine. Arrange the bread in a layer on top. Turn the heat up to 450 and bake uncovered for another 20-30 minutes until chicken is no longer pink and the bread cubes are golden brown. Top with salt, pepper, and/or parsley for a pop of green color.

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