Description

This hearty baked casserole combines tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a creamy vegetable sauce for a comforting one dish meal. Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings, it brings classic Minnesota flavors to your table.

Ingredients

Scale

2 to 3 cups cooked chicken

1 cup wild rice blend

2 medium carrots chopped

2 stalks celery sliced

1 medium yellow onion diced

3 tablespoons butter or olive oil

2 tablespoons all purpose flour

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream or milk

1 teaspoon dried thyme

salt and black pepper to taste

1 cup sliced mushrooms optional

Instructions

1. Rinse the wild rice under cold water then simmer in 3 cups chicken broth until tender and slightly chewy, about 40 minutes, then fluff and set aside.

2. Shred or dice the cooked chicken into bite sized pieces and set aside.

3. Melt butter or warm oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion, carrots, celery and mushrooms until softened.

4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and whisk for 1 to 2 minutes to create a roux.

5. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and cream until the sauce is smooth and thickened, then season with thyme, salt, and pepper.

6. Combine the cooked wild rice, chicken, and creamy vegetable sauce in a large bowl and taste to adjust seasoning.

7. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish, smooth the top, cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

8. Remove the foil and bake another 10 minutes until golden. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Category: main course
Method: baked
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 600
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0.5
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 3
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: chicken casserole, wild rice, comfort food, minnesota recipe, easy dinner, one dish meal, family dinner