Description
A comforting chicken wild rice casserole with tender chicken, wild rice, and a creamy sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 5 carrots, chopped
- 5 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup wild rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
- 10 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp poultry seasoning
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 3-4 cups cubed sturdy bread (using dry or day-old bread works best)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large baking dish, combine the chopped onion, carrots, celery, wild rice, and chicken broth.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the flour, salt, and poultry seasoning, and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk to form a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove the foil from the baking dish.
- Add the cut chicken pieces and the creamy sauce. Stir everything together to combine.
- Arrange the buttered bread cubes evenly on top.
- Increase the oven temperature to 450°F. Bake uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the bread cubes are golden brown.
Notes
For quicker preparation, use leftover or rotisserie chicken. Customize the vegetables based on your family’s preferences.
